- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grayson, GA
Trip Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trip Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003786
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trip Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trip Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trip Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Grayson, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Trip Elementary School grew from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,415 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 95.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 130255003786 · Grayson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,589 enr · 18.9:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Trip Elementary School grew from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,415 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 84.6 → 95.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Trip 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
Trip Elementary School
1,589 students
What this shows Trip Elementary School reports 1,589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trip Elementary School compares
Trip 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,589 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,589
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 795 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
White 10.1%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Trip 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 Trip 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trip 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 (~1,589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trip Elementary School
How many students attend Trip Elementary School?
Trip Elementary School has 1,589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grayson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,415 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trip Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trip Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trip Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Trip Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trip Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trip Elementary School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Grayson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trip Elementary School?
Trip Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Trip Elementary School rank among schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Trip Elementary School ranks #3 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 Trip 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.