Enrollment
664
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sharpsburg, GA
Willis Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willis Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150002531
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Road Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sharpsburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis Road Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Road Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sharpsburg, GA.
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
NCES ID 130150002531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willis Road Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willis Road Elementary
Willis Road Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sharpsburg, Georgia, enrolling 664 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Georgia average.
With 664 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sharpsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Poplar Road Elementary School (656 students): Willis Road Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.3:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Willis Road Elementary.
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 Willis Road Elementary compares
Willis Road Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 70% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,662
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Willis Road Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Willis Road Elementary.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Willis Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Sharpsburg
3 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 (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willis Road Elementary
How many students attend Willis Road Elementary?
Willis Road Elementary has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sharpsburg, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Road Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Willis Road Elementary?
18.2% of students at Willis Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willis Road Elementary is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Sharpsburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Road Elementary?
Willis Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willis Road Elementary rank among schools in Sharpsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Road Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sharpsburg, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sharpsburg on the city page.
Is Willis Road Elementary a good school?
Willis Road Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Coweta County?
Besides Willis Road Elementary, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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