- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust Grove, GA
Luella Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Luella Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282002393
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luella Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Luella Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luella Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Luella Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130282002393 · Locust Grove, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 20.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Luella Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Luella Middle 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
Luella Middle School
849 students
What this shows Luella Middle School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luella Middle School compares
Luella Middle 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Luella Middle 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 Luella Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luella Middle 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 middle schools in Locust Grove
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Luella Middle School
How many students attend Luella Middle School?
Luella Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luella Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luella Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luella Middle School?
46.1% of students at Luella Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luella Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Luella Middle School is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luella Middle School?
Luella Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Luella Middle School rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Luella Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public 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 public schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Luella Middle 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.