- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Brooks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150003881
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooks Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Brooks Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130150003881 · Newnan, GA Other · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 16.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Brooks Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brooks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 835
Brooks Elementary
835 students
What this shows Brooks Elementary reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooks Elementary compares
Brooks Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,925
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 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Brooks Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welch Elementary School
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 10.2:1 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Elementary
How many students attend Brooks Elementary?
Brooks Elementary has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooks Elementary?
20.2% of students at Brooks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Elementary is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Elementary?
Brooks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Brooks Elementary rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Brooks Elementary, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.