Enrollment
607
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trion, GA
Trion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130513002465
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trion Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Trion Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trion Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trion, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trion Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trion Elementary School
Trion Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Trion, Georgia, enrolling 607 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 607 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1214 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Trion City also operates Trion High School (380 students) and Trion Middle School (254 students) alongside Trion Elementary School.
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 Trion Elementary School compares
Trion Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Trion Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trion City, which includes Trion Elementary School.
$12,096
Per student
-13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 64.7%
Federal 14.2%
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 Trion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trion High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trion Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~607 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trion Elementary School
How many students attend Trion Elementary School?
Trion Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trion, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trion Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Trion Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Trion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trion Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Trion, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trion Elementary School?
Trion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trion Elementary School rank among public schools in Trion?
By Resource Investment Index, Trion Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trion, 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 Trion on the city page.
Is Trion Elementary School a good school?
Trion Elementary School earns 45/100 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 Trion City?
Besides Trion Elementary School, Trion City also operates Trion High School (380 students) and Trion Middle School (254 students). See the Trion City district page for the complete list.
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