At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
679
Luella Elementary School: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Luella Elementary School
Luella Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Locust Grove. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Henry County. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (77.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Luella Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black77.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henry County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Hope Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Bethlehem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
Red Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Rock Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Locust Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Public schools near Luella Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary School Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 630 | 3 mi |
| Rocky Creek Elementary Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 696 | 3 mi |
| Oakland Elementary School Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 462 | 3.5 mi |
| Tussahaw Elementary Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 886 | 4.9 mi |
| Wesley Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 564 | 5 mi |
| Birch Creek Elementary School Elementary · Henry County | PK–05 | 745 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Luella Elementary School
What grades does Luella Elementary School serve?
Luella Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Henry County.
How many students attend Luella Elementary School?
Luella Elementary School reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 626 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Luella Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 616 students and 43.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Luella Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Luella Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henry County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Luella Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Luella Elementary School in?
Luella Elementary School is part of Henry County, based in McDonough, GA, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Luella Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bethlehem Elementary School (3 mi), Rocky Creek Elementary (3 mi), Oakland Elementary School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.