Enrollment
671
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lake Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lake Elementary
East Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 671 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside East Lake Elementary.
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 Lake Elementary compares
East Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes East Lake Elementary.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~671 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Lake Elementary a good school?
East Lake Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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