Enrollment
688
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Brookwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130162000783
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookwood Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookwood Elementary School
Brookwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dalton, Georgia, enrolling 688 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 688 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 688 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dalton's public schools, it stands alongside City Park Elementary School (707 students): Brookwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.2:1).
Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students) and Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students) alongside Brookwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brookwood Elementary School compares
Brookwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 34.3%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Brookwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dalton Public Schools, which includes Brookwood Elementary School.
$13,574
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 44.1%
Federal 19.8%
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.
How Brookwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Dalton Jr. High School
Standard public school
517 students 6.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brookwood Elementary School
How many students attend Brookwood Elementary School?
Brookwood Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Brookwood Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Brookwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookwood Elementary School?
Brookwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookwood Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
Is Brookwood Elementary School a good school?
Brookwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Brookwood Elementary School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and City Park Elementary School (707 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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