- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, GA
Locust Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282001214
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Locust Grove Elementary School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130282001214 · Locust Grove, GA Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 16.5:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Locust Grove Elementary School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 576
Locust Grove Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Locust Grove Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Elementary School compares
Locust Grove 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,373
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.6%
White 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Locust Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Locust Grove
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Unity Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
882 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bethlehem Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 18:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luella Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Grove Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Locust Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Elementary School is African American at 73.6% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Locust Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Locust Grove Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.