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Kilpatrick Elementary School

7534 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236Clayton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
618
Students
Total enrolled
$13,263
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 618 students in grades PK–05 in Jonesboro, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,263 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kilpatrick Elementary School is a large elementary in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 618 students. The district invests $13,263 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Kilpatrick Elementary School

618
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
48
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 Distribution318 male · 300 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 559 students
Student Composition
47%
45%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino47%
Black45%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130123000464

Academic Outcomes at Kilpatrick Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30236

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,263Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,263
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,836
Student Support$2,520
Administration$1,592
Operations$1,990
Other$1,326
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,263 spent per student, an estimated $5,876 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
33%
State government
51.5%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal programs
15.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 90% 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
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary AcademyHawthorne Elementary SchoolHaynie Elementary SchoolThurgood Marshall Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Eddie White Middle SchoolRex Mill Middle SchoolJonesboro Middle SchoolBabb Middle School
+7 more
↓
High School
Lovejoy High SchoolMorrow High SchoolForest Park High SchoolCharles R. Drew High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyClayton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClayton County →
Phone: (770)473-2790
NCES ID: 130123000464
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jonesboro 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
Lovejoy High School
2,136 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
Morrow High School
1,980 students · 09–12
● 33 opp91% FRL
High
Forest Park High School
1,765 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
High
Charles R. Drew High School
1,652 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
High
Mundy's Mill High School
1,629 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
Jonesboro High School
1,535 students · 09–12
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Mid
Eddie White Middle School
1,438 students · 06–08
91% FRL
High
Riverdale High School
1,333 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7534 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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.