Enrollment
167
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willacoochee, GA
Willacoochee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willacoochee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130009001965
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willacoochee Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Willacoochee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Atkinson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130009001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willacoochee Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willacoochee Elementary School
Willacoochee Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Willacoochee, Georgia, enrolling 167 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Willacoochee Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 23% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Atkinson County also operates Pearson Elementary School (621 students) and Atkinson County High School (447 students) alongside Willacoochee 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 Willacoochee Elementary School compares
Willacoochee 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$14,949
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 167 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 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Willacoochee 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 Atkinson County, which includes Willacoochee Elementary School.
$14,949
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 57.5%
Federal 24.0%
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 Willacoochee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkinson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkinson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willacoochee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~167 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willacoochee Elementary School
How many students attend Willacoochee Elementary School?
Willacoochee Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willacoochee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willacoochee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willacoochee Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Willacoochee Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Willacoochee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willacoochee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willacoochee Elementary School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Willacoochee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willacoochee Elementary School?
Willacoochee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
Is Willacoochee Elementary School a good school?
Willacoochee Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Atkinson County?
Besides Willacoochee Elementary School, Atkinson County also operates Pearson Elementary School (621 students), Atkinson County High School (447 students), and Atkinson County Middle School (336 students). See the Atkinson County district page for the complete list.
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