Enrollment
950
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, GA
Roswell North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roswell North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228000978
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roswell North Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roswell North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell North Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roswell North Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roswell North Elementary School
Roswell North Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roswell, Georgia, enrolling 950 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 950 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Roswell's public schools, it stands alongside Sweet Apple Elementary School (845 students): Roswell North Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Roswell North 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 Roswell North Elementary School compares
Roswell North 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Roswell North Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Roswell North Elementary School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Roswell North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roswell North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Roswell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
Standard public school
845 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain Park Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mimosa Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 11:1 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 (~950 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roswell North Elementary School
How many students attend Roswell North Elementary School?
Roswell North Elementary School has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roswell North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roswell North Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roswell North Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Roswell North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roswell North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roswell North Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roswell North Elementary School?
Roswell North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Roswell North Elementary School rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell North Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
Is Roswell North Elementary School a good school?
Roswell North Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Fulton County?
Besides Roswell North Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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