- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston, GA
Mason Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186003911
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winston, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186003911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Mason Creek Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 130186003911 · Winston, GA Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 10.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Mason Creek Elementary School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mason Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 513
Mason Creek Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Mason Creek Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Creek Elementary School compares
Mason Creek 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,179
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.6%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Mason Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Mason Creek Elementary School?
Mason Creek Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Creek Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Mason Creek Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Mason Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Creek Elementary School is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Winston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Creek Elementary School?
Mason Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mason Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Winston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winston, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Mason Creek Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.