Enrollment
475
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
College Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228004201
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Park Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Park Elementary
College Park Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in College Park, Georgia, enrolling 475 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 404 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #343, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among College Park's public schools, it stands alongside Nolan Elementary School (779 students): College Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 16.6:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside College Park Elementary.
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 College Park Elementary compares
College Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.9%
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, College Park Elementary 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 College Park Elementary.
$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 College Park Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Elementary'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
Cliftondale Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 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
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College Park Elementary
How many students attend College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 College Park Elementary?
100.0% of students at College Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Park Elementary is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 College Park Elementary rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #7 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 College Park Elementary a good school?
College Park Elementary earns 31/100 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 College Park Elementary, 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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