- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Resaca, GA
Tolbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tolbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130243001077
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolbert Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 528
- students enrolled
Tolbert Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Tolbert Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 130243001077 · Resaca, GA Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Tolbert Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tolbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- This school
Tolbert Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Tolbert Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolbert Elementary School compares
Tolbert 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,922
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Tolbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolbert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolbert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolbert Elementary School
How many students attend Tolbert Elementary School?
Tolbert Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Resaca, GA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolbert Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tolbert Elementary School?
63.5% of students at Tolbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tolbert Elementary School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Resaca, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolbert Elementary School?
Tolbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Tolbert Elementary School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Red Bud Middle School (786 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.