Enrollment
658
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
Peeples Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peeples Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213002258
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peeples Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Peeples Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peeples Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peeples Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peeples Elementary School
Peeples Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 658 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Georgia average.
With 658 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Sara Harp Minter Elementary School (689 students): Peeples Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 13.3:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Peeples 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 Peeples Elementary School compares
Peeples 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Peeples 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 Fayette County, which includes Peeples 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 Peeples Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peeples 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
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
North Fayette Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peeples Elementary School
How many students attend Peeples Elementary School?
Peeples Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peeples Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peeples Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Peeples Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Peeples Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peeples Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peeples Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peeples Elementary School?
Peeples Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Peeples Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Peeples Elementary School ranks #1 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 Peeples Elementary School a good school?
Peeples Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Fayette County?
Besides Peeples 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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