- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalton, GA
Eastbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130570001816
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastbrook Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastbrook Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Eastbrook Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 130570001816 · Dalton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 13.3:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Eastbrook Middle School shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Eastbrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- This school
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- Eastside Eleme 579
Eastside Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Eastbrook Middle School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastbrook Middle School compares
Eastbrook Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,284
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 20.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Eastbrook Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Dalton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hammond Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 12:1 students per teacher
North Whitfield Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
New Hope Middle School
Standard public school
454 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Point Middle School
Standard public school
377 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastbrook Middle School
How many students attend Eastbrook Middle School?
Eastbrook Middle School has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Eastbrook Middle School?
71.5% of students at Eastbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastbrook Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastbrook Middle School?
Eastbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Eastbrook Middle School rank among middle schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Eastbrook Middle School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.