- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, GA
Wynnton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wynnton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130387001441
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wynnton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynnton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynnton Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Wynnton Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130387001441 · Columbus, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 11.1:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Wynnton Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wynnton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 332
Wynnton Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Wynnton Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wynnton Elementary School compares
Wynnton 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
30.4%
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
$13,792
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.8%
White 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Wynnton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wynnton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynnton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wynnton Elementary School
How many students attend Wynnton Elementary School?
Wynnton Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynnton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynnton 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 Wynnton Elementary School?
96.4% of students at Wynnton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynnton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wynnton Elementary School is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynnton Elementary School?
Wynnton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wynnton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynnton Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Wynnton Elementary School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.