- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Ruth Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150000751
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Hill Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Hill Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ruth Hill Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130150000751 · Newnan, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 10.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Ruth Hill Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ruth Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 346
Ruth Hill Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Ruth Hill Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Hill Elementary School compares
Ruth Hill 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,925
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ruth Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welch Elementary School
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Ruth Hill Elementary School?
Ruth Hill Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hill Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Ruth Hill Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Ruth Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Hill Elementary School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Hill Elementary School?
Ruth Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ruth Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Hill Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Ruth Hill Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.