At a glance
Reported students
908
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
820.5
Frances Meeks Elementary School: 908 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Frances Meeks Elementary School
Frances Meeks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond Hill. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Bryan County. NCES reports 908 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Frances Meeks Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black6.8%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bryan County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bryan County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,020 reported students
McAllister Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,051 reported students
Richmond Hill Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
733 reported students
Richmond Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
662 reported students
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
658 reported students
Bryan County High School
High · Grades 09–12
522 reported students
Public schools near Frances Meeks Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllister Elementary School Elementary · Bryan County | PK–05 | 1,051 | 3.9 mi |
| Richmond Hill Elementary School Elementary · Bryan County | 02–03 | 662 | 6.1 mi |
| Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School Elementary · Bryan County | 04–05 | 658 | 6.1 mi |
| Richmond Hill Primary School Elementary · Bryan County | PK–01 | 733 | 6.2 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Liberty County | KG–05 | 718 | 8.9 mi |
| Georgetown School Elementary · Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 544 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frances Meeks Elementary School
What grades does Frances Meeks Elementary School serve?
Frances Meeks Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bryan County.
How many students attend Frances Meeks Elementary School?
Frances Meeks Elementary School reported 908 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 701 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frances Meeks Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 908 students and 67.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frances Meeks Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frances Meeks Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bryan County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frances Meeks Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frances Meeks Elementary School in?
Frances Meeks Elementary School is part of Bryan County, based in Pembroke, GA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frances Meeks Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McAllister Elementary School (3.9 mi), Richmond Hill Elementary School (6.1 mi), Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.