GeorgiaSchoolsT. J. Elder Middle School

T. J. Elder Middle School

PublicGrades 68
Sandersville, Georgia · Washington County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students613
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 638
613
Total Enrollment
State avg: 69%
90%+20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

T. J. Elder Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Sandersville, Georgia. The school enrolls 613 students. It is part of the Washington County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Georgia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWashington County
County13303
CitySandersville
ZIP31082
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID130549002289

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment613

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg69%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)