- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Rae Helena, GA
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Federal NCES profile for Telfair Alternative Preparation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130483004302
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telfair Alternative Preparation School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mc Rae Helena · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair Alternative Preparation School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, GA.
School address
District: Telfair County · Georgia
NCES ID 130483004302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Telfair Alternative Preparation School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130483004302 · Mc Rae Helena, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 88.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Telfair County Elementary (793 students)
Telfair Alternative Preparation School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Telfair Alternative Preparation School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telfair County
Telfair County Elementary
793 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County High School
388 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County Middle School
344 students
- This school 18
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
18 students
What this shows Telfair Alternative Preparation School reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telfair Alternative Preparation School compares
Telfair Alternative Preparation School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Telfair Alternative Preparation School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Telfair County reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telfair Alternative Preparation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Telfair County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Telfair County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Telfair Alternative Preparation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Mc Rae Helena
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Telfair Alternative Preparation School
How many students attend Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
Telfair Alternative Preparation School has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mc Rae Helena, GA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 4.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
88.2% of students at Telfair Alternative Preparation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
The largest demographic group at Telfair Alternative Preparation School is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Mc Rae Helena, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telfair Alternative Preparation School?
Telfair Alternative Preparation School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Telfair Alternative Preparation School rank among public schools in Mc Rae Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair Alternative Preparation School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, 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 Telfair County?
Besides Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Telfair County also operates Telfair County Elementary (793 students), Telfair County High School (388 students), and Telfair County Middle School (344 students). See the Telfair County district page for the complete list.