Enrollment
694
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
Cliftondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cliftondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228003940
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cliftondale Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cliftondale Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cliftondale Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cliftondale Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cliftondale Elementary School
Cliftondale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in College Park, Georgia, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 694 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #281.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 694 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among College Park's public schools, it stands alongside Nolan Elementary School (779 students): Cliftondale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Cliftondale 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 Cliftondale Elementary School compares
Cliftondale 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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
African American 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Cliftondale Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Cliftondale Elementary School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Cliftondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cliftondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in College Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nolan Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Creek Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Northcutt Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bethune Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 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 (~694 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cliftondale Elementary School
How many students attend Cliftondale Elementary School?
Cliftondale Elementary School has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliftondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliftondale Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cliftondale Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Cliftondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cliftondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cliftondale Elementary School is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cliftondale Elementary School?
Cliftondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Cliftondale Elementary School rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cliftondale Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Park on the city page.
Is Cliftondale Elementary School a good school?
Cliftondale Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fulton County?
Besides Cliftondale Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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