- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, GA
Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000462
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Brown Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130123000462 · Jonesboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.9:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Brown Elementary School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 671
Brown Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Brown Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary School compares
Brown 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Brown Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Standard public school
757 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
James Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
696 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Callaway Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Kilpatrick Elementary School
Standard public school
637 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Primary
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Suder Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 14.8:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Brown Elementary School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Brown Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.