- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrow, GA
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000483
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130123000483 · Morrow, GA Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 13.7:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
William M. Mcgarrah 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 658
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
658 students
What this shows William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School compares
William M. Mcgarrah 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is more 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 William M. Mcgarrah 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 William M. Mcgarrah 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 Morrow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Haynie Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Tara Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Morrow Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
How many students attend William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrow, GA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
90.3% of students at William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is African American at 60.9% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School rank among schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides William M. Mcgarrah 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.