Enrollment
318
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130252001101
Beaverbrook Elementary School — Griffin, GA
Federal NCES profile for Beaverbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaverbrook Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Beaverbrook Elementary School reports 318 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Georgia average and 91% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 318 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Griffin-Spalding County spends $14,916 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 47.4% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beaverbrook Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 63% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,916
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 318 Top 11% in Georgia — larger than 89% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.7% +63% vs state
NCES ID 130252001101
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 318:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffin-Spalding County, which includes Beaverbrook Elementary School.
$14,916
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Similar other schools in Griffin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Futral Road Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cowan Road Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Moreland Road Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Orrs Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Crescent Road Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Beaverbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Beaverbrook Elementary School?
Beaverbrook Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a other school in Griffin, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaverbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaverbrook Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaverbrook Elementary School?
98.7% of students at Beaverbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaverbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beaverbrook Elementary School is White at 43.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Griffin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaverbrook Elementary School?
Beaverbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.