Enrollment
545
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cotton Indian Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cotton Indian Elementary School
Cotton Indian Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 545 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 545 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stockbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (590 students): Cotton Indian Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 17.4:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Cotton Indian 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 Cotton Indian Elementary School compares
Cotton Indian 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Cotton Indian Elementary School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cotton Indian Elementary School a good school?
Cotton Indian Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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