- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dublin, GA
East Laurens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Laurens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130189001729
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Laurens Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Laurens Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Laurens Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Dublin, GA.
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130189001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Laurens Middle School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130189001729 · Dublin, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 14.1:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Laurens High School (1,262 students)
East Laurens Middle School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Laurens Middle 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
- East Laurens H
East Laurens High School
662 students
- This school
East Laurens Middle School
536 students
What this shows East Laurens Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Laurens Middle School compares
East Laurens Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, East Laurens Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Laurens Middle 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Dublin
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Laurens Middle School
How many students attend East Laurens Middle School?
East Laurens Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dublin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Middle School?
84.8% of students at East Laurens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Laurens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Laurens Middle School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Dublin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Laurens Middle School?
East Laurens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Laurens Middle School rank among public schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Laurens Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens County?
Besides East Laurens Middle 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.