- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swainsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130204002164
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainsboro Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Swainsboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainsboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA.
School address
District: Emanuel County · Georgia
NCES ID 130204002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Swainsboro Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130204002164 · Swainsboro, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Swainsboro Primary School (833 students)
Swainsboro Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Swainsboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swainsboro Pri
Swainsboro Primary School
833 students
- Swainsboro Hig
Swainsboro High School
796 students
- This school
Swainsboro Elementary School
627 students
- Swainsboro Mid
Swainsboro Middle School
596 students
- Emanuel County
Emanuel County Institute
572 students
- Twin City Elem
Twin City Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Swainsboro Elementary School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swainsboro Elementary School compares
Swainsboro Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Swainsboro Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emanuel County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swainsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emanuel County Institute | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swainsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Swainsboro Elementary School?
Swainsboro Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swainsboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swainsboro Elementary School?
98.2% of students at Swainsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swainsboro Elementary School is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Swainsboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainsboro Elementary School?
Swainsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swainsboro Elementary School rank among public schools in Swainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Emanuel County?
Besides Swainsboro Elementary School, Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students), Swainsboro High School (796 students), and Swainsboro Middle School (596 students). See the Emanuel County district page for the complete list.