- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Ridge, GA
West Fannin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Fannin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130210000156
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fannin Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fannin Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fannin Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, GA.
School address
District: Fannin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130210000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
West Fannin Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130210000156 · Blue Ridge, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fannin County High School (824 students)
West Fannin Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Fannin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fannin County
Fannin County High School
824 students
- Fannin County
Fannin County Middle School
638 students
- East Fannin El
East Fannin Elementary School
465 students
- This school
West Fannin Elementary School
443 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary School
383 students
What this shows West Fannin Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fannin Elementary School compares
West Fannin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,158
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, West Fannin Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fannin County reports $16,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fannin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fannin County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Fannin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fannin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Blue Ridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fannin Elementary School
How many students attend West Fannin Elementary School?
West Fannin Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Ridge, GA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fannin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fannin Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 West Fannin Elementary School?
43.1% of students at West Fannin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fannin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Fannin Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fannin Elementary School?
West Fannin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 West Fannin Elementary School rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fannin Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, 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 Fannin County?
Besides West Fannin Elementary School, Fannin County also operates Fannin County High School (824 students), Fannin County Middle School (638 students), and East Fannin Elementary School (465 students). See the Fannin County district page for the complete list.