- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Brandywine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222004233
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Brandywine Elementary School held near 1,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.9 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130222004233 · Alpharetta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 12.9:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Brandywine Elementary School held near 1,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.9 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 968
Brandywine Elementary School
968 students
What this shows Brandywine Elementary School reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Elementary School compares
Brandywine 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 19.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Brandywine Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandywine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
786 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Summit Hill Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary School
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Brandywine Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Brandywine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Elementary School is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Brandywine Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Brandywine Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.