Enrollment
639
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conyers, GA
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Shoals Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130441001585
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Shoals Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Shoals Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flat Shoals Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flat Shoals Elementary School
Flat Shoals Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Conyers, Georgia, enrolling 639 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Flat Shoals Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 639 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 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Conyers's public schools, it stands alongside Hicks Elementary School (878 students): Flat Shoals Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students) and Heritage High School (1,788 students) alongside Flat 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 Flat Shoals Elementary School compares
Flat 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.4%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Flat Shoals Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockdale County, which includes Flat Shoals Elementary School.
$15,205
Per student
+10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Flat Shoals Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Shoals Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Conyers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
878 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pine Street Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
House Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~639 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Flat Shoals Elementary School
How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conyers, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Shoals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Shoals Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Flat Shoals Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Flat Shoals Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Shoals Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Shoals Elementary School is African American at 74.3% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Shoals Elementary School?
Flat Shoals Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Flat Shoals Elementary School rank among schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conyers on the city page.
Is Flat Shoals Elementary School a good school?
Flat Shoals Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Rockdale County?
Besides Flat Shoals Elementary School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Salem High School (1,118 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.
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