Enrollment
845
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Senoia, GA
East Coweta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Coweta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130150002027
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Coweta Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Senoia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Coweta Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Coweta Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Senoia, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Coweta Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Coweta Middle School
East Coweta Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Senoia, Georgia, enrolling 845 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 845 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 845 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside East Coweta Middle 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 East Coweta Middle School compares
East Coweta Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,662
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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
White 68.9%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, East Coweta Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes East Coweta Middle School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 East Coweta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Coweta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~845 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Coweta Middle School
How many students attend East Coweta Middle School?
East Coweta Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Senoia, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coweta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coweta Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Coweta Middle School?
26.8% of students at East Coweta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Coweta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Coweta Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Senoia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coweta Middle School?
East Coweta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 East Coweta Middle School rank among public schools in Senoia?
By Resource Investment Index, East Coweta Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Senoia, 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 Senoia on the city page.
Is East Coweta Middle School a good school?
East Coweta Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Coweta County?
Besides East Coweta Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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