- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norcross, GA
Stripling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stripling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002324
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stripling Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stripling Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stripling Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stripling Elementary School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130255002324 · Norcross, GA Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 12.7:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Stripling Elementary School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stripling 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 799
Stripling Elementary School
799 students
What this shows Stripling Elementary School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stripling Elementary School compares
Stripling 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 27.5%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Stripling Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Stripling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stripling 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 Norcross
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Graves Elementary School
Standard public school
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Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
914 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary School
Standard public school
806 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Norcross Elementary School
Standard public school
751 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Gwinnett Intervention Education Center (Give) West
Standard public school
227 students 6.3:1 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stripling Elementary School
How many students attend Stripling Elementary School?
Stripling Elementary School has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norcross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stripling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stripling Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Stripling Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Stripling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stripling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stripling Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stripling Elementary School?
Stripling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Stripling Elementary School rank among schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Stripling Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Norcross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norcross on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Stripling 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.