- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conyers, GA
Hightower Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hightower Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130441002051
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hightower Trail Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hightower Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower Trail Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441002051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hightower Trail Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 130441002051 · Conyers, GA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 11.4:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Hightower Trail Elementary School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hightower Trail 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 500
Hightower Trail Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Hightower Trail Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hightower Trail Elementary School compares
Hightower Trail Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 14.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Hightower Trail Elementary School is more 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 Hightower Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Lower 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 Hightower Trail 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
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 10.1:1 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
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hightower Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Hightower Trail Elementary School?
Hightower Trail Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conyers, GA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hightower Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hightower Trail Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Hightower Trail Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Hightower Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hightower Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hightower Trail Elementary School is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hightower Trail Elementary School?
Hightower Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hightower Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower Trail Elementary School ranks #10 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 Hightower Trail 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.