- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lula, GA
Lula Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lula Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001172
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lula Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 382
- students enrolled
Lula Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lula Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130261001172 · Lula, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Lula Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lula Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school 382
Lula Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Lula Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lula Elementary School compares
Lula 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,074
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Lula Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lula Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lula Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lula Elementary School
How many students attend Lula Elementary School?
Lula Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lula Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lula Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lula Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Lula Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lula Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lula Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lula Elementary School?
Lula Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Lula Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.