- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
Cleveland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213002554
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cleveland Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130213002554 · Fayetteville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Cleveland Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school 414
Cleveland Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Cleveland Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Elementary School compares
Cleveland 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Cleveland Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inman Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Peeples Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
North Fayette Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Elementary School
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Cleveland Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Cleveland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Elementary School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Cleveland Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Cleveland Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.