- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglasville, GA
Holly Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186002318
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Holly Springs Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 130186002318 · Douglasville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 12.4:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Holly Springs Elementary School shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Holly Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 473
Holly Springs Elementary School
473 students
What this shows Holly Springs Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Springs Elementary School compares
Holly Springs 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,179
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 10.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Holly Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 17:1 students per teacher
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Burnett Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 3.5:1 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary School?
Holly Springs Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Holly Springs Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Holly Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs Elementary School is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs Elementary School?
Holly Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Holly Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Holly Springs Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.