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Compton Elementary School

3450 New Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127Cobb County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
591
Students
Total enrolled
$14,611
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 591 students in grades PK–05 in Powder Springs, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,611 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
10.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Compton Elementary School is a large elementary in Powder Springs, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 591 students. The district invests $14,611 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Compton Elementary School

591
Total Students
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
82%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution309 male · 282 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility82%
National avg 52% · 482 students
Student Composition
8%
38%
49%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black49%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130129000567

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,611Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,611
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,429
Student Support$2,776
Administration$1,753
Operations$2,192
Other$1,461
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,611 spent per student, an estimated $6,472 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
53%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
52.6%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
East Side Elementary SchoolKing Springs Elementary SchoolNickajack Elementary SchoolSope Creek Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
East Cobb Middle SchoolLovinggood Middle SchoolDickerson Middle SchoolCampbell Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Campbell High SchoolOsborne High SchoolWalton High SchoolNorth Cobb High School
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCobb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCobb County →
Phone: (770)222-3700
NCES ID: 130129000567
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Powder Springs seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
3450 New Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.