Enrollment
536
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130189001729
East Laurens Middle School — Dublin, GA
Federal NCES profile for East Laurens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Laurens Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Laurens Middle School reports 536 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Georgia average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 357 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Laurens County spends $23,041 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.4% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Laurens Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Georgia — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,041
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 536 Top 36% in Georgia — larger than 64% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.8% +40% vs state
NCES ID 130189001729
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 357:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.6%
In-school suspensions 128
Out-of-school suspensions 123
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens County, which includes East Laurens Middle School.
$23,041
Per student
+47%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 18.8%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dublin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Laurens Middle School?
East Laurens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.