- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130117000457
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Drive Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Drive Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Drive Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Fowler Drive Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130117000457 · Athens, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 7.8:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Fowler Drive Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fowler Drive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 366
Fowler Drive Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Fowler Drive Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Drive Elementary School compares
Fowler Drive 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 39.1%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Fowler Drive Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Gaines Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Timothy Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary School
Standard public school
492 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Fowler Drive Elementary School?
Fowler Drive Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Drive Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 46% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 50% 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 Fowler Drive Elementary School?
82.7% of students at Fowler Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Drive Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Drive Elementary School?
Fowler Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fowler Drive Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Drive Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Fowler Drive Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.