Enrollment
497
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockbridge, GA
Pate's Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pate's Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282001288
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pate's Creek Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pate's Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pate's Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pate's Creek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pate's Creek Elementary School
Pate's Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stockbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (590 students): Pate's Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.4:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Pate's Creek 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 Pate's Creek Elementary School compares
Pate's Creek 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,402
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 6.8%
White 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Pate's Creek 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 Henry County, which includes Pate's Creek Elementary School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Pate's Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pate's Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Stockbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
590 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lorraine Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cotton Indian Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Stockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 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 (~497 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pate's Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Pate's Creek Elementary School?
Pate's Creek Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pate's Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pate's Creek Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pate's Creek Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Pate's Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pate's Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pate's Creek Elementary School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pate's Creek Elementary School?
Pate's Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pate's Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pate's Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Stockbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Pate's Creek Elementary School a good school?
Pate's Creek Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. 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 Henry County?
Besides Pate's Creek 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.
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