- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Douglasville, GA
Bill Arp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bill Arp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130186003346
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bill Arp Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bill Arp Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bill Arp Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186003346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bill Arp Elementary School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130186003346 · Douglasville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 15.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Bill Arp Elementary School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bill Arp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 645
Bill Arp Elementary School
645 students
What this shows Bill Arp Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bill Arp Elementary School compares
Bill Arp Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 20.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Bill Arp Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bill Arp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bill Arp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Douglasville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brighten Academy
Standard public school
812 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
South Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 16:1 students per teacher
Arbor Station Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
North Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bright Star Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bill Arp Elementary School
How many students attend Bill Arp Elementary School?
Bill Arp Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Arp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Arp Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bill Arp Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Bill Arp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bill Arp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bill Arp Elementary School is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bill Arp Elementary School?
Bill Arp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bill Arp Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bill Arp Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Bill Arp Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.