- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
East Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282002392
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lake Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
East Lake Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130282002392 · Mcdonough, GA Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
East Lake Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 671
East Lake Elementary
671 students
What this shows East Lake Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lake Elementary compares
East Lake Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 336 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: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, East Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lake Elementary
How many students attend East Lake Elementary?
East Lake Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lake Elementary?
28.0% of students at East Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Lake Elementary is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lake Elementary?
East Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lake Elementary rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides East Lake Elementary, 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.