- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grayson, GA
Starling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003835
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starling Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Starling Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starling Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grayson, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+146 students YoY
Starling Elementary School grew from 1,103 students in 2022-23 to 1,249 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 84.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+146 students YoY 130255003835 · Grayson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Starling Elementary School grew from 1,103 students in 2022-23 to 1,249 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 84.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Starling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,340
Starling Elementary School
1,340 students
What this shows Starling Elementary School reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starling Elementary School compares
Starling Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 893 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Asian 12.5%
White 11.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Starling Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Grayson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starling Elementary School
How many students attend Starling Elementary School?
Starling Elementary School has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grayson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,249 (2023-24), up 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starling Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starling Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Starling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starling Elementary School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Grayson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starling Elementary School?
Starling 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 Starling Elementary School rank among schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Starling Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grayson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grayson on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Starling Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.