Enrollment
1,589
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trip Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trip Elementary School
Trip Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Grayson, Georgia, enrolling 1,589 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,589 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 795 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Grayson's public schools, it stands alongside Starling Elementary School (1,340 students): Trip Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 17.6:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Trip 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 Trip Elementary School compares
Trip 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Trip 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 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
- 3,803
- 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 Grayson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,589 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trip Elementary School a good school?
Trip Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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