Enrollment
799
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stripling Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stripling Elementary School
Stripling Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 799 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 799 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norcross's public schools, it stands alongside Graves Elementary School (1,076 students): Stripling Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Stripling 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 Stripling Elementary School compares
Stripling 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Stripling Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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.
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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
1,076 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~799 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stripling Elementary School a good school?
Stripling Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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