- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, GA
Jolly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jolly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000722
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jolly Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jolly Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jolly Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clarkston, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Jolly Elementary School grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 130174000722 · Clarkston, GA Other · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Jolly Elementary School grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jolly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 790
Jolly Elementary School
790 students
What this shows Jolly Elementary School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jolly Elementary School compares
Jolly Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,368
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 790 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.0%
Asian 39.4%
White 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Jolly Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jolly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jolly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jolly Elementary School
How many students attend Jolly Elementary School?
Jolly Elementary School has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jolly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jolly Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jolly Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jolly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jolly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jolly Elementary School is African American at 41.0% of enrollment, in Clarkston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jolly Elementary School?
Jolly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jolly Elementary School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Jolly Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clarkston, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Jolly Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.