- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toccoa, GA
Toccoa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Toccoa 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 130456001845
👥 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
Toccoa Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Toccoa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Toccoa Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toccoa Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Toccoa, GA.
School address
District: Stephens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130456001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Toccoa Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 130456001845 · Toccoa, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephens County High School (1,133 students)
Toccoa Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Toccoa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephens Count
Stephens County High School
1,133 students
- Stephens Count
Stephens County Middle School
848 students
- This school
Toccoa Elementary School
605 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
571 students
- Big a Elementa 403
Big a Elementary School
403 students
- Stephens Count 295
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
295 students
What this shows Toccoa Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toccoa Elementary School compares
Toccoa Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,185
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Toccoa Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stephens County reports $13,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toccoa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephens County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big a Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toccoa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Toccoa
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toccoa Elementary School
How many students attend Toccoa Elementary School?
Toccoa Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toccoa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toccoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toccoa Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Toccoa Elementary School?
75.1% of students at Toccoa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toccoa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Toccoa Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Toccoa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toccoa Elementary School?
Toccoa 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 Toccoa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toccoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Toccoa Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Toccoa, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toccoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephens County?
Besides Toccoa Elementary School, Stephens County also operates Stephens County High School (1,133 students), Stephens County Middle School (848 students), and Liberty Elementary School (571 students). See the Stephens County district page for the complete list.