- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
Nolan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nolan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228000970
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nolan Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nolan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Nolan Elementary School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130228000970 · College Park, GA Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Nolan Elementary School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nolan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 779
Nolan Elementary School
779 students
What this shows Nolan Elementary School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nolan Elementary School compares
Nolan 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.1%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Nolan Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nolan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nolan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in College Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wolf Creek Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cliftondale Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Northcutt Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bethune Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nolan Elementary School
How many students attend Nolan Elementary School?
Nolan Elementary School has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolan Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nolan Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Nolan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nolan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nolan Elementary School is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nolan Elementary School?
Nolan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Nolan Elementary School rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Nolan Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.