- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Glennwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glennwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130168004028
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glennwood Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glennwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glennwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168004028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Glennwood Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130168004028 · Decatur, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 10.8:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (1,901 students)
Glennwood Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Glennwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,901 students
- Beacon Hill Mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
1,285 students
- Talley Street 623
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
623 students
- Fifth Avenue U 529
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
529 students
- Winnona Park E 276
Winnona Park Elementary School
276 students
- This school 184
Glennwood Elementary School
184 students
What this shows Glennwood Elementary School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glennwood Elementary School compares
Glennwood 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Glennwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City Schools of Decatur reports $16,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glennwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glennwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peachcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glennwood Elementary School
How many students attend Glennwood Elementary School?
Glennwood Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glennwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glennwood Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Glennwood Elementary School?
8.7% of students at Glennwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glennwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glennwood Elementary School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glennwood Elementary School?
Glennwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Glennwood Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Glennwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Glennwood Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.