Enrollment
366
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffin, GA
Atkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130252001102
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252001102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atkinson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atkinson Elementary School
Atkinson Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Griffin, Georgia, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.4% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Griffin's public schools, it stands alongside Futral Road Elementary School (600 students): Atkinson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 15.4:1).
Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students) and Spalding High School (1,208 students) alongside Atkinson 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 Atkinson Elementary School compares
Atkinson 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Atkinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffin-Spalding County, which includes Atkinson Elementary School.
$13,647
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 Atkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Griffin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Futral Road Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cowan Road Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Moreland Road Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orrs Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Crescent Road Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.7:1 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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffin, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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?
98.4% 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 African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Atkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Griffin on the city page.
Is Atkinson Elementary School a good school?
Atkinson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Atkinson Elementary School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.
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