Enrollment
855
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130261002177
Spout Springs Elementary School — Flowery Branch, GA
Federal NCES profile for Spout Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spout Springs Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spout Springs Elementary School reports 855 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% below the Georgia average and 77% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 855 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hall County spends $15,070 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spout Springs Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 855 Top 72% in Georgia — larger than 28% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.9% -80% vs state
NCES ID 130261002177
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 855:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Spout Springs Elementary School.
$15,070
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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 18.2:1 students per teacher
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy
Standard public school
677 students 16:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spout Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spout Springs Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.