- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Turner County Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130519001859 · Ashburn, GA Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner County High School (313 students)
Turner County Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Turner County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Turner County Elementary School
564 students
- Turner County
Turner County High School
313 students
- Turner County
Turner County Middle School
230 students
What this shows Turner County Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner County Elementary School compares
Turner County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Turner County reports $16,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~564 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.