- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flowery Branch, GA
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flowery Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001160
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flowery Branch Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Flowery Branch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flowery Branch Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Flowery Branch Elementary School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130261001160 · Flowery Branch, GA Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 16.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Flowery Branch Elementary School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flowery Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Flowery Branch Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Flowery Branch Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flowery Branch Elementary School compares
Flowery Branch 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,074
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Flowery Branch Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flowery Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flowery Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flowery Branch
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
918 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Spout Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy
Standard public school
677 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flowery Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Flowery Branch Elementary School?
Flowery Branch Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flowery Branch, GA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowery Branch Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flowery Branch Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Flowery Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flowery Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flowery Branch Elementary School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flowery Branch Elementary School?
Flowery Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Flowery Branch Elementary School rank among schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Flowery Branch Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flowery Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Flowery Branch Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.