- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, GA
Coleman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255004234
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Coleman Middle School shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 750 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 130255004234 · Duluth, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.4:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Coleman Middle School shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 750 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coleman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 711
Coleman Middle School
711 students
What this shows Coleman Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman Middle School compares
Coleman Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,348
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 18.7%
Asian 18.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Coleman Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Duluth
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Radloff Middle School
Standard public school
1,315 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hull Middle School
Standard public school
1,267 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Duluth Middle School
Standard public school
1,201 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
River Trail Middle School
Standard public school
1,098 students 14.3:1 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Middle School
How many students attend Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Coleman Middle School?
29.8% of students at Coleman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Middle School is African American at 31.2% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Coleman Middle School rank among middle schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Coleman Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.