- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, GA
Arnold Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arnold Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000469
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Arnold Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Arnold Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130123000469 · Jonesboro, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.2:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Arnold Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Arnold Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 454
Arnold Elementary School
454 students
What this shows Arnold Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold Elementary School compares
Arnold 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$14,609
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Arnold Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Standard public school
757 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
James Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
696 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Callaway Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Kilpatrick Elementary School
Standard public school
637 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Primary
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Elementary School
How many students attend Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Arnold Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Arnold Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnold Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arnold Elementary School is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Arnold Elementary School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Arnold Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.