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Tobacco Road Elementary School

2397 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA 30906Richmond County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
429
Students
Total enrolled
$15,323
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 429 students in grades PK–05 in Augusta, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,323 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Tobacco Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Augusta, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 429 students. The district invests $15,323 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Tobacco Road Elementary School

429
Total Students
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution246 male · 183 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
89%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black89%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130438000570

Academic Outcomes at Tobacco Road Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 11th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30906

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,323Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,323
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,742
Student Support$2,911
Administration$1,839
Operations$2,299
Other$1,532
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,323 spent per student, an estimated $6,788 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
36%
State government
40.0%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal programs
24.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Richmond Hill K-8Belair K-8 SchoolSue Reynolds Elementary SchoolFreedom Park Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Glenn Hills Middle SchoolLangford Middle SchoolMurphey Middle SchoolPine Hill Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Academy of Richmond County High SchoolCross Creek High SchoolHephzibah High SchoolWestside High School
+7 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRichmond County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRichmond County →
Phone: (706)796-4658
NCES ID: 130438000570
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Augusta seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Richmond County
Elem
Richmond Hill K-8
1,174 students · PK–08
● 36 opp98% FRL
High
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,141 students · 09–12
● 37 opp98% FRL
High
Cross Creek High School
1,133 students · 09–12
● 36 opp98% FRL
High
Hephzibah High School
1,072 students · 09–12
● 37 opp98% FRL
Elem
Belair K-8 School
1,032 students · PK–08
98% FRL
High
Westside High School
999 students · 09–12
98% FRL
High
Glenn Hills High School
883 students · 09–12
● 36 opp98% FRL
High
Butler High School
837 students · 09–12
● 36 opp98% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2397 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.