- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282000367
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley Lakes Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Lakes Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Wesley Lakes Elementary School shrank from 843 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 130282000367 · Mcdonough, GA Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 11.8:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Wesley Lakes Elementary School shrank from 843 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wesley Lakes 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 564
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Wesley Lakes Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley Lakes Elementary School compares
Wesley Lakes Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.5%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Wesley Lakes Elementary School is less 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 Wesley Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley Lakes 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
Wesley Lakes Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Lakes Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley Lakes Elementary School is African American at 82.1% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley Lakes Elementary School?
Wesley Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Wesley Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Lakes Elementary School ranks #6 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 Wesley Lakes 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.