Enrollment
912
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130150002162
Newnan Crossing Elementary School — Newnan, GA
Federal NCES profile for Newnan Crossing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+7% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newnan Crossing Elementary School reports 912 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% below the Georgia average and 39% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 456 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coweta County spends $14,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.9% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newnan Crossing Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Georgia — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,016
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 912 Top 76% in Georgia — larger than 24% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.7% -48% vs state
NCES ID 130150002162
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 456:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.5%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Newnan Crossing Elementary School.
$14,016
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
Similar other schools in Newnan
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Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
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477 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newnan, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newnan Crossing Elementary School?
Newnan Crossing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.