- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Mary Lin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Lin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130012000136
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Lin Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #9 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Lin Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lin Elementary School ranks #9 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Mary Lin Elementary School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 130012000136 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Mary Lin Elementary School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mary Lin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 526
Mary Lin Elementary School
526 students
What this shows Mary Lin Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Lin Elementary School compares
Mary Lin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 92% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Mary Lin Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Lin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Lin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Lin Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Lin Elementary School?
Mary Lin Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lin Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Mary Lin Elementary School?
4.6% of students at Mary Lin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Lin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Lin Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Lin Elementary School?
Mary Lin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mary Lin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lin Elementary School ranks #9 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Mary Lin Elementary School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.