- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylvester, GA
Worth County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Worth County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130585001854
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Worth County Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130585001854 · Sylvester, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth County High School (856 students)
Worth County Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Worth County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worth County H
Worth County High School
856 students
- Worth County P
Worth County Primary School
809 students
- This school
Worth County Elementary School
696 students
- Worth County M
Worth County Middle School
661 students
- Worth County A 35
Worth County Achievement Center
35 students
What this shows Worth County Elementary School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth County Elementary School compares
Worth County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,012
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 696 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Worth County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worth County reports $12,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worth County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worth County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worth County Elementary School
How many students attend Worth County Elementary School?
Worth County Elementary School has 696 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylvester, GA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worth County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Worth County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Worth County Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County Elementary School?
Worth 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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worth County Elementary School rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worth County?
Besides Worth County Elementary School, Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students), Worth County Primary School (809 students), and Worth County Middle School (661 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.