Enrollment
905
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcado Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcado Elementary School
Arcado Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lilburn, Georgia, enrolling 905 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 905 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lilburn's public schools, it stands alongside Camp Creek Elementary School (1,425 students): Arcado Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Arcado Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arcado Elementary School compares
Arcado Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Arcado Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~905 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arcado Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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