GAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
T. J. Elder Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Sandersville, Georgia|Washington County
Sandersville, GA 31082
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
613
Student:Teacher
13.6:1
Locale
Rural
District
Washington CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
89.7%
Phone
(478)552-2007School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
23%
17th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
16%
15th percentile in GA
Chronic Absenteeism
8.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
68 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Better than average in GATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
710
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
50
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,361
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,786
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,546
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 37%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
35.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
13.7%
Uninsured residents
15.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
393
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
381
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
62%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
120 (31%)
Other Health Impairment
59 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
53 (14%)
Autism
44 (12%)
Speech/Language Impairment
34 (9%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
583
Current enrollment
Declining(-21% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about T. J. Elder Middle School
Enrollment at T. J. Elder Middle School stands at 613 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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