Enrollment
712
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
Wolf Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228004247
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolf Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolf Creek Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolf Creek Elementary
Wolf Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in College Park, Georgia, enrolling 712 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 712 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #319, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among College Park's public schools, it stands alongside Nolan Elementary School (779 students): Wolf Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Elementary compares
Wolf Creek 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
24.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
African American 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Wolf Creek Elementary is less 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 Wolf Creek Elementary.
$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 Wolf Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolf Creek Elementary'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 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
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
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~712 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wolf Creek Elementary
How many students attend Wolf Creek Elementary?
Wolf Creek Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Creek Elementary 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 Wolf Creek Elementary?
48.9% of students at Wolf Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Creek Elementary is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Creek Elementary?
Wolf Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wolf Creek Elementary rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Creek Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Wolf Creek Elementary a good school?
Wolf Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wolf Creek Elementary, 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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