- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Atkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150000748
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Atkinson Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 130150000748 · Newnan, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.8:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Atkinson Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Atkinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 398
Atkinson Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Atkinson Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson Elementary School compares
Atkinson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Atkinson Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welch Elementary School
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Atkinson Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Atkinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Atkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Atkinson Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.