- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Timber Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003412
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Timber Ridge Elementary School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130282003412 · Mcdonough, GA Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 15.5:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Timber Ridge Elementary School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Timber Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 713
Timber Ridge Elementary School
713 students
What this shows Timber Ridge Elementary School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Ridge Elementary School compares
Timber Ridge 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Timber Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Timber Ridge Elementary School?
Timber Ridge Elementary School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Ridge Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Timber Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Timber Ridge Elementary School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Ridge Elementary School?
Timber Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Timber Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Timber Ridge Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.