Enrollment
854
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, GA
Wilson Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130228003367
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Creek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Creek Elementary School
Wilson Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling 854 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 854 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by Asian (66%) and White (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Duluth's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Life Academy of Excellence (645 students): Wilson Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 20.8:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Wilson Creek Elementary School.
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 Wilson Creek Elementary School compares
Wilson Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 89% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Asian 65.8%
White 12.6%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Wilson Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Wilson Creek Elementary School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Wilson Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Duluth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~854 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Creek Elementary School?
Wilson Creek Elementary School has 854 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Creek Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Creek Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Wilson Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Creek Elementary School is Asian at 65.8% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Creek Elementary School?
Wilson Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Duluth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Duluth on the city page.
Is Wilson Creek Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. 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 Fulton County?
Besides Wilson Creek Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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