- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffin, GA
Orrs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orrs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130252001093
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orrs Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orrs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orrs Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Orrs Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130252001093 · Griffin, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12.6:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Orrs Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Orrs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- Spalding High
Spalding High School
1,208 students
- Futral Road El 600
Futral Road Elementary School
600 students
- Cowan Road Ele 557
Cowan Road Elementary School
557 students
- Rehoboth Road 543
Rehoboth Road Middle School
543 students
- This school 467
Orrs Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Orrs Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orrs Elementary School compares
Orrs 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,084
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 18.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Orrs Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffin-Spalding County reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orrs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orrs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Griffin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Futral Road Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cowan Road Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Moreland Road Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Crescent Road Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Atkinson Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 11.8:1 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orrs Elementary School
How many students attend Orrs Elementary School?
Orrs Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orrs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orrs Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Orrs Elementary School?
98.3% of students at Orrs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orrs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orrs Elementary School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orrs Elementary School?
Orrs 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 Orrs Elementary School rank among schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Orrs Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Orrs Elementary School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.