Enrollment
536
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% 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
What stands out at East Laurens Middle School
East Laurens Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dublin, Georgia, enrolling 536 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 536 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dublin's middle schools, it stands alongside West Laurens Middle School (898 students): East Laurens Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students) and Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students) alongside East Laurens Middle School.
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 Laurens Middle School compares
East Laurens Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,586
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens County, which includes East Laurens Middle School.
$12,586
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~536 students)
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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 14.1:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Laurens Middle School a good school?
East Laurens Middle School earns 40/100 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 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.
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