- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stone Mountain, GA
Rowland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rowland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000698
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowland Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Rowland Elementary School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130174000698 · Stone Mountain, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Rowland Elementary School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rowland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 390
Rowland Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Rowland Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowland Elementary School compares
Rowland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 2.1%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Rowland Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Stone Mountain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rockbridge Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Stone Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
551 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wynbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14:1 students per teacher
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.6:1 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Elementary School
How many students attend Rowland Elementary School?
Rowland Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Rowland Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Rowland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rowland Elementary School is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland Elementary School?
Rowland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Rowland Elementary School rank among schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Stone Mountain, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Rowland Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.