- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438004230
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #28 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Hornsby Elementary School ranks #28 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438004230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 130438004230 · Augusta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 10.4:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
W.S. Hornsby 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
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
508 students
What this shows W.S. Hornsby Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.S. Hornsby Elementary School compares
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.5%
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, W.S. Hornsby 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 W.S. Hornsby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.S. Hornsby 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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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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.S. Hornsby Elementary School
How many students attend W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
98.1% of students at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.S. Hornsby Elementary School?
W.S. Hornsby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 W.S. Hornsby Elementary School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Hornsby Elementary School ranks #28 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 W.S. Hornsby 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.