- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Flat Shoals Elementary School grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130441001585 · Conyers, GA Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 10.1:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Flat Shoals Elementary School grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flat Shoals Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale Count
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,788 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,118 students
- Conyers Middle
Conyers Middle School
943 students
- Edwards Middle 934
Edwards Middle School
934 students
- This school 639
Flat Shoals Elementary School
639 students
What this shows Flat Shoals Elementary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Shoals Elementary School compares
Flat Shoals 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,849
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 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.
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
District finance for Rockdale County reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.