- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Willis Road Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130150002531 · Sharpsburg, GA Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Willis Road Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Willis Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 664
Willis Road Elementary
664 students
What this shows Willis Road Elementary reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Road Elementary compares
Willis Road Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,925
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
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.
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
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~664 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.