- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Dublin, GA
East Laurens High School
Federal NCES profile for East Laurens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130189001707
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Laurens High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 662
- students enrolled
East Laurens High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130189001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
East Laurens High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130189001707 · East Dublin, GA High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.8:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Laurens High School (1,262 students)
East Laurens High School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Laurens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Laurens H
West Laurens High School
1,262 students
- Southwest Laur
Southwest Laurens Elementary
967 students
- West Laurens M
West Laurens Middle School
898 students
- Northwest Laur
Northwest Laurens Elementary
889 students
- This school
East Laurens High School
662 students
- East Laurens P
East Laurens Primary School
627 students
What this shows East Laurens High School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Laurens High School compares
East Laurens High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$13,173
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, East Laurens High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens County reports $13,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Laurens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Laurens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Laurens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Laurens Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Laurens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Laurens High School
How many students attend East Laurens High School?
East Laurens High School has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Dublin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Laurens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Laurens High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 East Laurens High School?
84.9% of students at East Laurens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Laurens High School?
The largest demographic group at East Laurens High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in East Dublin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Laurens High School?
East Laurens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Laurens County?
Besides East Laurens High School, Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students), Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students), and West Laurens Middle School (898 students). See the Laurens County district page for the complete list.