Enrollment
1,187
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodstock, GA
Woodstock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodstock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111000434
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodstock Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodstock Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodstock Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodstock Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodstock Elementary School
Woodstock Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Woodstock, Georgia, enrolling 1,187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,187 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodstock's public schools, it stands alongside Little River Elem. (1,232 students): Woodstock Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Woodstock 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 Woodstock Elementary School compares
Woodstock 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Woodstock 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 Cherokee County, which includes Woodstock Elementary School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Woodstock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodstock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Woodstock
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Little River Elem.
Standard public school
1,232 students 14:1 students per teacher
Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bascomb Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 14:1 students per teacher
Arnold Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Johnston Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 16:1 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 (~1,187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodstock Elementary School
How many students attend Woodstock Elementary School?
Woodstock Elementary School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodstock, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodstock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodstock Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodstock Elementary School?
30.0% of students at Woodstock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodstock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodstock Elementary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodstock Elementary School?
Woodstock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Woodstock Elementary School rank among schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodstock Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Woodstock Elementary School a good school?
Woodstock Elementary School earns 39/100 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Woodstock Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.
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