- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lithia Springs, GA
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lithia Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130186000866
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lithia Springs Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lithia Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lithia Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lithia Springs, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lithia Springs Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130186000866 · Lithia Springs, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 13.5:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Lithia Springs Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lithia 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 500
Lithia Springs Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Lithia Springs Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lithia Springs Elementary School compares
Lithia Springs 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 17% | 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
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
African American 28.4%
White 13.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Lithia 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 Lithia Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lithia 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 elementary schools in Lithia Springs
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 Lithia Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Lithia Springs Elementary School?
Lithia Springs Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lithia Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lithia Springs Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Lithia Springs Elementary School?
71.1% of students at Lithia Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lithia Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lithia Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Lithia Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lithia Springs Elementary School?
Lithia Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lithia Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lithia Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lithia Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lithia Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lithia Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Lithia 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.