Enrollment
786
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cogburn Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228003365
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cogburn Woods Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #9 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cogburn Woods Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cogburn Woods Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cogburn Woods Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Cogburn Woods Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Alpharetta's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary School (1,022 students): Cogburn Woods Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 22.7:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Cogburn Woods 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 Cogburn Woods Elementary School compares
Cogburn Woods 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 41.0%
Asian 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Cogburn Woods Elementary School is more 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 Cogburn Woods 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 Cogburn Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cogburn Woods 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 Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary School
Standard public school
1,022 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Brandywine Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Summit Hill Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 15.1:1 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cogburn Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Cogburn Woods Elementary School?
Cogburn Woods Elementary School has 786 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cogburn Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cogburn Woods Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cogburn Woods Elementary School?
8.6% of students at Cogburn Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cogburn Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cogburn Woods Elementary School is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cogburn Woods Elementary School?
Cogburn Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cogburn Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Cogburn Woods Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
Is Cogburn Woods Elementary School a good school?
Cogburn Woods Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more 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 Cogburn Woods 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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