Enrollment
414
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockbridge, GA
Austin Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282000378
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Road Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Road Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Road Elementary School
Austin Road Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 414 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 414 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stockbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (590 students): Austin Road Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Austin 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 Austin Road Elementary School compares
Austin 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,402
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 6.3%
White 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Austin Road Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Austin Road Elementary School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Austin Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Stockbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
590 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lorraine Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cotton Indian Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pate's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 13.3:1 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 (~414 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Austin Road Elementary School
How many students attend Austin Road Elementary School?
Austin Road Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Road Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Austin Road Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Austin Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Road Elementary School is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Road Elementary School?
Austin Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Austin Road Elementary School rank among schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Austin Road Elementary School a good school?
Austin Road Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Henry County?
Besides Austin Road Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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