Enrollment
849
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luella Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luella Middle School
Luella Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Locust Grove, Georgia, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 849 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Locust Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Locust Grove Middle (1,010 students): Luella Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Luella Middle 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 Luella Middle School compares
Luella Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Luella Middle School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Luella Middle School a good school?
Luella Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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