- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lilburn, GA
Arcado Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arcado Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001902
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcado Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Lilburn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcado Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcado Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lilburn, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Arcado Elementary School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 130255001902 · Lilburn, GA Other · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 12.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Arcado Elementary School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Arcado Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 905
Arcado Elementary School
905 students
What this shows Arcado Elementary School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcado Elementary School compares
Arcado Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 28.2%
African American 22.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Arcado Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcado Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcado Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lilburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camp Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
1,113 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Minor Elementary School
Standard public school
952 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Knight Elementary School
Standard public school
876 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Head Elementary School
Standard public school
720 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mountain Park Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcado Elementary School
How many students attend Arcado Elementary School?
Arcado Elementary School has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lilburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcado Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcado Elementary School?
41.6% of students at Arcado Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcado Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arcado Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment, in Lilburn, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcado Elementary School?
Arcado Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arcado Elementary School rank among schools in Lilburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcado Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lilburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lilburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Arcado Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.