Enrollment
564
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashburn, GA
Turner County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turner County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130519001859
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashburn, GA.
School address
District: Turner County · Georgia
NCES ID 130519001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner County Elementary School
Turner County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashburn, Georgia, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 564 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 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and White (24%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Turner County also operates Turner County High School (313 students) and Turner County Middle School (230 students) alongside Turner County 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 Turner County Elementary School compares
Turner County 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$15,687
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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
African American 65.2%
White 23.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Turner County Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner County, which includes Turner County Elementary School.
$15,687
Per student
+13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 25.7%
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 Turner County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner County Elementary School
How many students attend Turner County Elementary School?
Turner County Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashburn, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner County Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Turner County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Turner County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turner County Elementary School is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Ashburn, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner County Elementary School?
Turner County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Turner County Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashburn, 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 Ashburn on the city page.
Is Turner County Elementary School a good school?
Turner County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. 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 Turner County?
Besides Turner County Elementary School, Turner County also operates Turner County High School (313 students) and Turner County Middle School (230 students). See the Turner County district page for the complete list.
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