- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powder Springs, GA
Vaughan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vaughan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129001479
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaughan Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vaughan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughan Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130129001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Vaughan Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130129001479 · Powder Springs, GA Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 12.8:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Vaughan Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Vaughan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 600
Vaughan Elementary School
600 students
What this shows Vaughan Elementary School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaughan Elementary School compares
Vaughan 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Vaughan Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vaughan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaughan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Powder Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kemp Elementary School
Standard public school
894 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Powder Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
805 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Still Elementary School
Standard public school
755 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Varner Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Compton Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 11.9:1 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vaughan Elementary School
How many students attend Vaughan Elementary School?
Vaughan Elementary School has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powder Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Vaughan Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Vaughan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaughan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vaughan Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaughan Elementary School?
Vaughan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Vaughan Elementary School rank among schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughan Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Powder Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powder Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Vaughan Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.