What grades does Charles Spencer Elementary School serve?

Charles Spencer Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Tifton area.

Where is Charles Spencer Elementary School located?

Charles Spencer Elementary School is a town school in Tifton, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Spencer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles Spencer Elementary School is 12.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Tifton, GA?

Schools in Tifton include Charles Spencer Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Tifton area.

GAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Charles Spencer Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Tifton, Georgia|Tift County

Tifton, GA 31794

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

397

Student:Teacher

12.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Tift County

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(229)387-2430

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

33 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

407

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

36.5

84% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.44

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,804

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,413

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,984

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 45%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.0%

Unemployment rate

16.8%

Uninsured residents

16.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

854

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

794

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

252 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

126 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

93 (12%)

Autism

89 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

81 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

428

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Spencer Elementary School

Charles Spencer Elementary School currently enrolls 397 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in GA.