- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrow, GA
Tara Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tara Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000470
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tara Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tara Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tara Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tara Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130123000470 · Morrow, GA Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13.9:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Tara Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tara Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 570
Tara Elementary School
570 students
What this shows Tara Elementary School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tara Elementary School compares
Tara 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$14,609
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Tara Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tara Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tara Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Morrow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Haynie Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Morrow Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tara Elementary School
How many students attend Tara Elementary School?
Tara Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrow, GA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tara Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Tara Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Tara Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tara Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tara Elementary School is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tara Elementary School?
Tara Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tara Elementary School rank among schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Tara Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Tara Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.