- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairburn, GA
E. C. West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E. C. West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228001043
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. C. West Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
E. C. West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-192 students YoY
E. C. West Elementary School shrank from 853 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-22.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-192 students YoY 130228001043 · Fairburn, GA Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
E. C. West Elementary School shrank from 853 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-22.5%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
E. C. West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 678
E. C. West Elementary School
678 students
What this shows E. C. West Elementary School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. C. West Elementary School compares
E. C. West Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, E. C. West Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. C. West Elementary School 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 E. C. West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Fairburn
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. C. West Elementary School
How many students attend E. C. West Elementary School?
E. C. West Elementary School has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), down 192.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. C. West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. C. West Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 E. C. West Elementary School?
100.0% of students at E. C. West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. C. West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E. C. West Elementary School is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. C. West Elementary School?
E. C. West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 E. C. West Elementary School rank among schools in Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fairburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides E. C. West 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.