- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglasville, GA
Chestnut Log Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Log Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130186002000
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Log Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Log Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Log Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Chestnut Log Middle School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130186002000 · Douglasville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 15:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Chestnut Log Middle School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Log Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 719
Chestnut Log Middle School
719 students
What this shows Chestnut Log Middle School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Log Middle School compares
Chestnut Log Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,179
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Chestnut Log Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Log Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Log Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Douglasville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
1,036 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Factory Shoals Middle School
Standard public school
833 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Irma C. Austin Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Yeager Middle School
Standard public school
529 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fairplay Middle School
Standard public school
523 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Log Middle School
How many students attend Chestnut Log Middle School?
Chestnut Log Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Log Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Log Middle School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Log Middle School?
69.8% of students at Chestnut Log Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Log Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Log Middle School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Log Middle School?
Chestnut Log Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Chestnut Log Middle School rank among middle schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Log Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Chestnut Log Middle School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.