Enrollment
537
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130186003345
North Douglas Elementary School — Douglasville, GA
Federal NCES profile for North Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
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: Douglas 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)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Douglas Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Douglas Elementary School reports 537 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Georgia average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 537 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Douglas County spends $13,981 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), 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 North Douglas 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 36% | — | — |
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
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,981
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 537 Top 36% in Georgia — larger than 64% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.1% +29% vs state
NCES ID 130186003345
Student demographics
African American 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 7.6%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 537:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes North Douglas Elementary School.
$13,981
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
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
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Douglasville
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Bill Arp Elementary School
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645 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
South Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Arbor Station Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bright Star Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend North Douglas Elementary School?
North Douglas Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Douglas Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Douglas Elementary School?
78.1% of students at North Douglas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Douglas Elementary School is African American at 70.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Douglasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Douglas Elementary School?
North Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) 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.