- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, GA
Mount Zion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Zion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130123000461
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Zion Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #13 of 22
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Zion Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion Elementary School ranks #13 of 22 public schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mount Zion Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130123000461 · Jonesboro, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Mount Zion Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mount Zion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 491
Mount Zion Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Mount Zion Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Zion Elementary School compares
Mount Zion 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Mount Zion Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Zion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Zion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Jonesboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Zion Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Zion Elementary School?
90.5% of students at Mount Zion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Zion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Zion Elementary School is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mount Zion Elementary School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion Elementary School ranks #13 of 22 public schools in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Mount Zion Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.