Enrollment
697
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithia Springs, GA
Factory Shoals Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Factory Shoals Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186002032
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Factory Shoals Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Lithia Springs · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Factory Shoals Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Factory Shoals Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Factory Shoals Elementary School
Factory Shoals Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lithia Springs, Georgia, enrolling 697 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 697 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 697 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lithia Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Sweetwater Elementary School (473 students): Factory Shoals Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside Factory Shoals Elementary 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 Factory Shoals Elementary School compares
Factory Shoals Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,996
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Factory Shoals Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Factory Shoals Elementary School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Factory Shoals Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Factory Shoals Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Lithia Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~697 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Factory Shoals Elementary School
How many students attend Factory Shoals Elementary School?
Factory Shoals Elementary School has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithia Springs, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Factory Shoals Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Factory Shoals Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Factory Shoals Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Factory Shoals Elementary School is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Lithia Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Factory Shoals Elementary School?
Factory Shoals Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Factory Shoals Elementary School rank among public schools in Lithia Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Factory Shoals Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs on the city page.
Is Factory Shoals Elementary School a good school?
Factory Shoals Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. 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 Douglas County?
Besides Factory Shoals Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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