Enrollment
666
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conyers, GA
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shoal Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130441000575
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoal Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoal Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoal Creek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shoal Creek Elementary School
Shoal Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Conyers, Georgia, enrolling 666 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 666 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Conyers's public schools, it stands alongside Hicks Elementary School (878 students): Shoal Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students) and Heritage High School (1,788 students) alongside Shoal Creek 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 Shoal Creek Elementary School compares
Shoal Creek 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$15,205
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Shoal Creek 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 Rockdale County, which includes Shoal Creek Elementary School.
$15,205
Per student
+10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Shoal Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoal Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Conyers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
878 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pine Street Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
House Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 11.4:1 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 (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shoal Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School?
Shoal Creek Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conyers, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Shoal Creek Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Shoal Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoal Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shoal Creek Elementary School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoal Creek Elementary School?
Shoal Creek 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 Shoal Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conyers on the city page.
Is Shoal Creek Elementary School a good school?
Shoal Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Rockdale County?
Besides Shoal Creek Elementary School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Salem High School (1,118 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.
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