- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
Fayetteville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fayetteville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213002485
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayetteville Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayetteville Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fayetteville Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130213002485 · Fayetteville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 14.9:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Fayetteville Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fayetteville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school 507
Fayetteville Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Fayetteville Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayetteville Elementary School compares
Fayetteville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 13.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Fayetteville Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayetteville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayetteville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inman Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Peeples Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
North Fayette Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville Elementary School
How many students attend Fayetteville Elementary School?
Fayetteville Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayetteville Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Fayetteville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayetteville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fayetteville Elementary School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayetteville Elementary School?
Fayetteville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fayetteville Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Fayetteville Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.