- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, GA
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Birmingham Falls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228003874
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birmingham Falls Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 696
- students enrolled
Birmingham Falls Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Birmingham Falls Elementary School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130228003874 · Milton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 14.2:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Birmingham Falls Elementary School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Birmingham Falls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 696
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
696 students
What this shows Birmingham Falls Elementary School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birmingham Falls Elementary School compares
Birmingham Falls 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 97% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Birmingham Falls Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birmingham Falls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birmingham Falls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Falls Elementary School
How many students attend Birmingham Falls Elementary School?
Birmingham Falls Elementary School has 696 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Falls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Falls Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Birmingham Falls Elementary School?
2.1% of students at Birmingham Falls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birmingham Falls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Birmingham Falls Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Milton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birmingham Falls Elementary School?
Birmingham Falls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.