- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeless Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438004342
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeless Road Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #29 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeless Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeless Road Elementary School ranks #29 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438004342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+194 students YoY
Wheeless Road Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+194 students YoY 130438004342 · Augusta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 17.5:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Wheeless Road Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wheeless Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Wheeless Road Elementary School
649 students
What this shows Wheeless Road Elementary School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeless Road Elementary School compares
Wheeless Road 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Wheeless Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeless Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeless Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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Belair K-8 School
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Richmond Hill K-8
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Warren Road Elementary School
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Sue Reynolds Elementary School
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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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeless Road Elementary School
How many students attend Wheeless Road Elementary School?
Wheeless Road Elementary School has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 194.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeless Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeless Road Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeless Road Elementary School?
98.0% of students at Wheeless Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeless Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeless Road Elementary School is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeless Road Elementary School?
Wheeless Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Wheeless Road Elementary School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeless Road Elementary School ranks #29 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Wheeless Road Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.