- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austell, GA
Austell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129003529
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austell Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Austell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Austell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Austell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Austell Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130129003529 · Austell, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 9.7:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Austell Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Austell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 367
Austell Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Austell Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austell Elementary School compares
Austell Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Austell Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Austell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Austell Elementary School
How many students attend Austell Elementary School?
Austell Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austell Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Austell Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Austell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austell Elementary School is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Austell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austell Elementary School?
Austell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Austell Elementary School rank among schools in Austell?
By Resource Investment Index, Austell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Austell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austell on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Austell Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.