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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

1464 Carpenter Rd S, Tifton, GA 31793Tift County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
804
Students
Total enrolled
$13,478
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 804 students in grades PK–05 in Tifton, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,478 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is a large elementary in Tifton, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 804 students. The district invests $13,478 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

804
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
52
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 Distribution429 male · 375 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 804 students
Student Composition
47%
12%
35%
Asian1%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black35%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130498001682

Academic Outcomes at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31793

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,478Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,478
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,930
Student Support$2,561
Administration$1,617
Operations$2,022
Other$1,348
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,478 spent per student, an estimated $5,971 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
30%
State government
47.6%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
22.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% 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
G. O. Bailey Elementary SchoolLen Lastinger Elementary SchoolNorthside Elementary SchoolMatt Wilson Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Eighth Street Middle SchoolNortheast Middle School
↓
High School
Tift County High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyTift County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTift County →
Phone: (229)387-2410
NCES ID: 130498001682
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tifton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tift County
High
Tift County High School
2,273 students · 09–12
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
Eighth Street Middle School
958 students · 06–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
Northeast Middle School
703 students · 06–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
564 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
Len Lastinger Elementary School
466 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
Northside Elementary School
451 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
Matt Wilson Elementary School
414 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
Charles Spencer Elementary School
393 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1464 Carpenter Rd S, Tifton, GA 31793
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.