Enrollment
571
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockbridge, GA
Lorraine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lorraine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130441001830
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorraine Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorraine Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorraine Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorraine Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lorraine Elementary School
Lorraine Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 571 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 571 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 571 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Stockbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (590 students): Lorraine Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students) and Heritage High School (1,788 students) alongside Lorraine Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lorraine Elementary School compares
Lorraine Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
White 14.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Lorraine Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockdale County, which includes Lorraine Elementary School.
$15,205
Per student
+10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lorraine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorraine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 Stockbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
590 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Cotton Indian Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pate's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Stockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~571 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lorraine Elementary School
How many students attend Lorraine Elementary School?
Lorraine Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorraine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorraine Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Lorraine Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Lorraine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorraine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lorraine Elementary School is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorraine Elementary School?
Lorraine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lorraine Elementary School rank among schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorraine Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Lorraine Elementary School a good school?
Lorraine Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockdale County?
Besides Lorraine 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.
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