- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockbridge, GA
Cotton Indian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cotton Indian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282002128
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cotton Indian Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cotton Indian Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cotton Indian Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Cotton Indian Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130282002128 · Stockbridge, GA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Cotton Indian Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cotton Indian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 545
Cotton Indian Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Cotton Indian Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cotton Indian Elementary School compares
Cotton Indian 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,373
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 11.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Cotton Indian Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cotton Indian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cotton Indian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Stockbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
590 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lorraine Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pate's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Stockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cotton Indian Elementary School
How many students attend Cotton Indian Elementary School?
Cotton Indian Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockbridge, GA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotton Indian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotton Indian Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Cotton Indian Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Cotton Indian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cotton Indian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cotton Indian Elementary School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cotton Indian Elementary School?
Cotton Indian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Cotton Indian Elementary School rank among schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cotton Indian Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Cotton Indian Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.