Enrollment
547
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochelle, GA
Wilcox County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130573001836
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox County Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilcox County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, GA.
School address
District: Wilcox County · Georgia
NCES ID 130573001836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilcox County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilcox County Elementary School
Wilcox County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochelle, Georgia, enrolling 547 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County High School (343 students) and Wilcox County Middle School (236 students) alongside Wilcox 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 Wilcox County Elementary School compares
Wilcox 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,230
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 53.7%
African American 36.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Wilcox 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 Wilcox County, which includes Wilcox County Elementary School.
$13,230
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 52.8%
Federal 22.7%
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 Wilcox County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~547 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilcox County Elementary School
How many students attend Wilcox County Elementary School?
Wilcox County Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochelle, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Wilcox County Elementary School?
87.8% of students at Wilcox County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox County Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Rochelle, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox County Elementary School?
Wilcox County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wilcox County Elementary School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
Is Wilcox County Elementary School a good school?
Wilcox County Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. 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 Wilcox County?
Besides Wilcox County Elementary School, Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County High School (343 students) and Wilcox County Middle School (236 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.
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