- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lookout Mountain, GA
Fairyland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairyland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537001749
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairyland Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Fairyland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Fairyland Elementary School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130537001749 · Lookout Mountain, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.3:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Fairyland Elementary School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fairyland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 294
Fairyland Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Fairyland Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairyland Elementary School compares
Fairyland Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Fairyland Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairyland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairyland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairyland Elementary School
How many students attend Fairyland Elementary School?
Fairyland Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lookout Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairyland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairyland Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Fairyland Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Fairyland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairyland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairyland Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Lookout Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairyland Elementary School?
Fairyland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Fairyland Elementary School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.