- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
West Clayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Clayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000498
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Clayton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Clayton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Clayton Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
West Clayton Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 130123000498 · College Park, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 15.5:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
West Clayton Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Clayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 464
West Clayton Elementary School
464 students
What this shows West Clayton Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Clayton Elementary School compares
West Clayton 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
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
49.1%
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
$14,609
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, West Clayton Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Clayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Clayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in College Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nolan Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Creek Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cliftondale Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Northcutt Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Bethune Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 16.9:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Clayton Elementary School
How many students attend West Clayton Elementary School?
West Clayton Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Clayton 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 West Clayton Elementary School?
90.4% of students at West Clayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Clayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Clayton Elementary School is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Clayton Elementary School?
West Clayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 West Clayton Elementary School rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, West Clayton Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides West Clayton Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.