- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flowery Branch, GA
Spout Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spout Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261002177
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spout Springs Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spout Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spout Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Spout Springs Elementary School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130261002177 · Flowery Branch, GA Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 18.2:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Spout Springs Elementary School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Spout Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Spout Springs Elementary School
855 students
What this shows Spout Springs Elementary School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spout Springs Elementary School compares
Spout Springs 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,074
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 855 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Spout Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spout Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spout Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flowery Branch
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
918 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy
Standard public school
677 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spout Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Spout Springs Elementary School?
Spout Springs Elementary School has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flowery Branch, GA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spout Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spout Springs Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spout Springs Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Spout Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spout Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spout Springs Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spout Springs Elementary School?
Spout Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spout Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Spout Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flowery Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Spout Springs Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.