Enrollment
678
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. C. West Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. C. West Elementary School
E. C. West Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairburn, Georgia, enrolling 678 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 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.
With 678 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #285.
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 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fairburn's public schools, it stands alongside Renaissance Es (750 students): E. C. West Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 19.2:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside E. C. West 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 E. C. West Elementary School compares
E. C. West 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 | 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 (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
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
$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 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.
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 86.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes E. C. West Elementary School.
$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 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
- 2,056
- 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 Fairburn
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is E. C. West Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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