- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcdonough, GA
Ola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130282002328
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ola Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 19
- public schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ola Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ola Elementary School ranks #9 of 19 public schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ola Elementary School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130282002328 · Mcdonough, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 15.7:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Ola Elementary School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Ola Elementary School
866 students
What this shows Ola Elementary School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ola Elementary School compares
Ola Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Ola Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ola Elementary School
How many students attend Ola Elementary School?
Ola Elementary School has 866 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ola Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ola Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Ola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ola Elementary School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ola Elementary School?
Ola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ola Elementary School rank among public schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Ola Elementary School ranks #9 of 19 public schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Ola Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.