- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatsworth, GA
Woodlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130384003434
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384003434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Woodlawn Elementary School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 44.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 130384003434 · Chatsworth, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 11.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray County High School (1,068 students)
Woodlawn Elementary School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE held 44.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray County
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- Coker Elementa
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- This school
Woodlawn Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Woodlawn Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Woodlawn Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,593
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Woodlawn Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Chatsworth
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Place Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Coker Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Eton Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatsworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Woodlawn Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Woodlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Elementary School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Woodlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Woodlawn Elementary School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.