- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, GA
Mulberry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003381
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulberry Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulberry Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Auburn, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Mulberry Elementary School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 130255003381 · Auburn, GA Other · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 14.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Mulberry Elementary School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mulberry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 763
Mulberry Elementary School
763 students
What this shows Mulberry Elementary School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulberry Elementary School compares
Mulberry Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
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 763 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.7%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Mulberry Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulberry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulberry Elementary School
How many students attend Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has 763 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Mulberry Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Mulberry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry Elementary School is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Auburn, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mulberry Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Auburn, 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Mulberry Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.