Enrollment
346
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruth Hill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruth Hill Elementary School
Ruth Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 346 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Ruth Hill Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Georgia schools and 25% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 346 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newnan's public schools, it stands alongside Welch Elementary School (1,012 students): Ruth Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Ruth Hill 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 Ruth Hill Elementary School compares
Ruth Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,662
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Ruth Hill Elementary School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~346 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ruth Hill Elementary School a good school?
Ruth Hill Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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