Enrollment
433
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamo, GA
Wheeler County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130564001812
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alamo, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheeler County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheeler County Elementary School
Wheeler County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alamo, Georgia, enrolling 433 students.
At 14:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 89.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County High School (254 students) and Wheeler County Middle School (161 students) alongside Wheeler 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 Wheeler County Elementary School compares
Wheeler 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$14,485
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 56.4%
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Wheeler County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeler County, which includes Wheeler County Elementary School.
$14,485
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 Wheeler County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeler County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wheeler County Elementary School
How many students attend Wheeler County Elementary School?
Wheeler County Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamo, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Wheeler County Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Wheeler County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler County Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Alamo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler County Elementary School?
Wheeler County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wheeler County Elementary School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alamo, 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 Alamo on the city page.
Is Wheeler County Elementary School a good school?
Wheeler County Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Wheeler County?
Besides Wheeler County Elementary School, Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County High School (254 students) and Wheeler County Middle School (161 students). See the Wheeler County district page for the complete list.
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