- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookhaven, GA
Woodward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000668
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Woodward Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130174000668 · Brookhaven, GA Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Woodward Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Woodward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 553
Woodward Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Woodward Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward Elementary School compares
Woodward Elementary School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Woodward Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Brookhaven
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Elementary School
How many students attend Woodward Elementary School?
Woodward Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookhaven, GA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Woodward Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Woodward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Elementary School?
Woodward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Woodward Elementary School rank among schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Woodward Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.