- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellenwood, GA
East Clayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Clayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000475
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Clayton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ellenwood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Clayton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Clayton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
East Clayton Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130123000475 · Ellenwood, GA Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 18.3:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
East Clayton Elementary School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Clayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 641
East Clayton Elementary School
641 students
What this shows East Clayton Elementary School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Clayton Elementary School compares
East Clayton 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.2%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, East Clayton Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Clayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Clayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ellenwood
1 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Clayton Elementary School
How many students attend East Clayton Elementary School?
East Clayton Elementary School has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellenwood, GA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Clayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Clayton Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Clayton Elementary School?
90.5% of students at East Clayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Clayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Clayton Elementary School is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Ellenwood, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Clayton Elementary School?
East Clayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 East Clayton Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, East Clayton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides East Clayton Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.