Enrollment
912
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newnan Crossing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150002162
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newnan Crossing Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newnan Crossing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newnan Crossing Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newnan Crossing Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Newnan Crossing Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 912 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newnan's public schools, it stands alongside Welch Elementary School (1,012 students): Newnan Crossing Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Newnan Crossing 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 Newnan Crossing Elementary School compares
Newnan Crossing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
African American 34.6%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Newnan Crossing 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 Coweta County, which includes Newnan Crossing Elementary School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Newnan Crossing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blake Bass Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newnan Crossing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welch Elementary School
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 10.2:1 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 (~912 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newnan Crossing Elementary School
How many students attend Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
Newnan Crossing Elementary School has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newnan Crossing Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Newnan Crossing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newnan Crossing Elementary School is African American at 34.6% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
Newnan Crossing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Newnan Crossing Elementary School rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Newnan Crossing Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
Is Newnan Crossing Elementary School a good school?
Newnan Crossing Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. 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 Coweta County?
Besides Newnan Crossing Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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