Enrollment
616
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
North Fayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Fayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213001893
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fayette Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fayette Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fayette Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Fayette Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Fayette Elementary School
North Fayette Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 616 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #271.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 616 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Sara Harp Minter Elementary School (689 students): North Fayette Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.3:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside North Fayette 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 North Fayette Elementary School compares
North Fayette 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$13,095
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 7.3%
White 6.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, North Fayette 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 Fayette County, which includes North Fayette Elementary School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 North Fayette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fayette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inman Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Peeples Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fayetteville Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 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 (~616 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Fayette Elementary School
How many students attend North Fayette Elementary School?
North Fayette Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fayette Elementary School?
49.1% of students at North Fayette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Fayette Elementary School is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fayette Elementary School?
North Fayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Fayette Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fayette Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is North Fayette Elementary School a good school?
North Fayette Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Fayette County?
Besides North Fayette Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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