- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whigham, GA
Whigham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whigham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130246001082
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whigham Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 543
- students enrolled
Whigham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Whigham Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130246001082 · Whigham, GA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cairo High School (1,317 students)
Whigham Elementary School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Whigham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cairo High Sch
Cairo High School
1,317 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
735 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
631 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
610 students
- Shiver Element
Shiver Elementary School
579 students
- This school
Whigham Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Whigham Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whigham Elementary School compares
Whigham 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,978
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 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
White 70.5%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Whigham Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grady County reports $12,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whigham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shiver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whigham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whigham Elementary School
How many students attend Whigham Elementary School?
Whigham Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whigham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whigham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whigham Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whigham Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Whigham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whigham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whigham Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Whigham, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whigham Elementary School?
Whigham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Grady County?
Besides Whigham Elementary School, Grady County also operates Cairo High School (1,317 students), Eastside Elementary School (735 students), and Washington Middle School (631 students). See the Grady County district page for the complete list.