Enrollment
764
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manning Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002265
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Oaks Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manning Oaks Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Oaks Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning Oaks Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manning Oaks Elementary School
Manning Oaks Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 764 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 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 764 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Alpharetta's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary School (1,022 students): Manning Oaks Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Manning Oaks 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 Manning Oaks Elementary School compares
Manning Oaks 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
20.9%
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
$13,999
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 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Asian 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 15.8%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Manning Oaks 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 Fulton County, which includes Manning Oaks Elementary School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Manning Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary School
Standard public school
1,022 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Brandywine Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
786 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Summit Hill Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 15.1:1 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 (~764 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manning Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Manning Oaks Elementary School?
Manning Oaks Elementary School has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Oaks 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 Manning Oaks Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Manning Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manning Oaks Elementary School is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Oaks Elementary School?
Manning Oaks 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 Manning Oaks Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Oaks Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
Is Manning Oaks Elementary School a good school?
Manning Oaks Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fulton County?
Besides Manning Oaks Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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