- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Telfair County Elementary held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130483002986 · Mc Rae Helena, GA Other · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 15.3:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Telfair County High School (388 students)
Telfair County Elementary held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Telfair County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Telfair County Elementary
793 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County High School
388 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County Middle School
344 students
- Telfair Altern 18
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
18 students
What this shows Telfair County Elementary reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telfair County Elementary compares
Telfair County Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Telfair County reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.