Enrollment
771
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, GA
Atha Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atha Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130539002516
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atha Road Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Atha Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atha Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atha Road Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atha Road Elementary School
Atha Road Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Georgia, enrolling 771 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 440 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #377, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 771 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Walker Park Elementary School (755 students): Atha Road Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Atha Road 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 Atha Road Elementary School compares
Atha Road 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,697
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 771 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
White 60.4%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Atha Road 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 Walton County, which includes Atha Road Elementary School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
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 Atha Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atha Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~771 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Atha Road Elementary School
How many students attend Atha Road Elementary School?
Atha Road Elementary School has 771 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atha Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atha Road Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Atha Road Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Atha Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atha Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atha Road Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atha Road Elementary School?
Atha Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Atha Road Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Atha Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Atha Road Elementary School a good school?
Atha Road Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Walton County?
Besides Atha Road Elementary School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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