- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Preston, GA
Webster County Elementary/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Webster County Elementary/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130558003015
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster County Elementary/Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 170
- students enrolled
Webster County Elementary/Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Webster County · Georgia
NCES ID 130558003015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Webster County Elementary/Middle School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130558003015 · Preston, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 8.5:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster County High School (58 students)
Webster County Elementary/Middle School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
How Webster County Elementary/Middle School compares
Webster County Elementary/Middle 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Webster County Elementary/Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster County reports $19,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster County Elementary/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster County Elementary/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster County Elementary/Middle School
How many students attend Webster County Elementary/Middle School?
Webster County Elementary/Middle School has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Preston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County Elementary/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster County Elementary/Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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 Webster County Elementary/Middle School?
92.3% of students at Webster County Elementary/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster County Elementary/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Webster County Elementary/Middle School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Preston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster County Elementary/Middle School?
Webster County Elementary/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Webster County?
Besides Webster County Elementary/Middle School, Webster County also operates Webster County High School (58 students). See the Webster County district page for the complete list.