Enrollment
793
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Rae Helena, GA
Telfair County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Telfair County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130483002986
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telfair County Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mc Rae Helena · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Telfair County Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, GA.
School address
District: Telfair County · Georgia
NCES ID 130483002986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Telfair County Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Telfair County Elementary
Telfair County Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 793 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mc Rae Helena's public schools, it stands alongside Telfair Alternative Preparation School (18 students): Telfair County Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Telfair County also operates Telfair County High School (388 students) and Telfair County Middle School (344 students) alongside Telfair County Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Telfair County Elementary compares
Telfair County Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 793 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Telfair County Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Telfair County, which includes Telfair County Elementary.
$14,354
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 47.0%
Federal 25.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Telfair County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telfair County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telfair Alternative Preparation School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Telfair County Elementary'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
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Mc Rae Helena
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Telfair County Elementary
How many students attend Telfair County Elementary?
Telfair County Elementary has 793 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Rae Helena, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Telfair County Elementary?
89.2% of students at Telfair County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telfair County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Telfair County Elementary is White at 46.5% 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 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telfair County Elementary?
Telfair County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Telfair County Elementary rank among public schools in Mc Rae Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County Elementary ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Mc Rae Helena on the city page.
Is Telfair County Elementary a good school?
Telfair County Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Telfair County?
Besides Telfair County Elementary, Telfair County also operates Telfair County High School (388 students), Telfair County Middle School (344 students), and Telfair Alternative Preparation School (18 students). See the Telfair County district page for the complete list.
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