Enrollment
557
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatsworth, GA
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130384001385
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chatsworth, Georgia, enrolling 557 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #285, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chatsworth's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Place Elementary School (668 students): Northwest Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students) and North Murray High School (961 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest Elementary School compares
Northwest 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,123
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Northwest Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray County, which includes Northwest Elementary School.
$12,123
Per student
-13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 20.5%
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 Northwest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Chatsworth
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Place Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Coker Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Eton Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 11.3:1 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 (~557 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northwest Elementary School rank among schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
Is Northwest Elementary School a good school?
Northwest Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Murray County?
Besides Northwest Elementary School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.
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