- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, TX
Atlanta El
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480888000283
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlanta El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Atlanta El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 480888000283 · Atlanta, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlanta Pri (544 students)
Atlanta El held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Atlanta El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlanta Pri
Atlanta Pri
544 students
- Atlanta H S
Atlanta H S
511 students
- This school
Atlanta El
447 students
- Atlanta Middle
Atlanta Middle
427 students
What this shows Atlanta El reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlanta El compares
Atlanta El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Atlanta El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Isd reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlanta El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atlanta H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlanta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlanta El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta El
How many students attend Atlanta El?
Atlanta El has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta El?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Atlanta El?
65.7% of students at Atlanta El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta El?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta El is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta El?
Atlanta El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Atlanta El rank among public schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atlanta, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Atlanta Isd?
Besides Atlanta El, Atlanta Isd also operates Atlanta Pri (544 students), Atlanta H S (511 students), and Atlanta Middle (427 students). See the Atlanta Isd district page for the complete list.