- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, GA
Church Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Church Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000490
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Church Street Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Church Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Church Street Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130123000490 · Riverdale, GA Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 14.7:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Church Street Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Church Street 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 706
Church Street Elementary School
706 students
What this shows Church Street Elementary School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Church Street Elementary School compares
Church Street 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Church Street 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 Church Street 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 Church Street 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 Riverdale
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
690 students 13:1 students per teacher
Riverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pointe South Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Oliver Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 13.3:1 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Church Street Elementary School
How many students attend Church Street Elementary School?
Church Street Elementary School has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Church Street Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Church Street Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Church Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Church Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Church Street Elementary School is African American at 76.9% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Church Street Elementary School?
Church Street Elementary 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 Church Street Elementary School rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Church Street 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.