2023-24 School Year Enrollment: 1,704 kindergarten students welcomed in Coweta County schools

Richard Woods State School Superintendent - georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent - georgia.gov
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There were 1,704 kindergarten students enrolled in Coweta County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Newnan Crossing Elementary School welcomed the largest number of kindergarten students among county schools, registering 145 students during the 2023-24 school year.

Within Coweta County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Coweta County ranked 17th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 23,159 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year. It was also ranked 17th the year before.

According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2025-3 report, over 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia’s public schools. The state boasted a diverse and closely distributed student body across grade levels, with approximately 806,891 students (46.5%) in elementary school, 393,308 (22.7%) in middle school, and 536,379 (30.9%) in high school.

Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue in Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to boost daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill updating school attendance laws to ban expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also adds new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative paths.

As of 2025, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1. The state’s best ratios are found in preschool, with an average of 13:1, and in elementary and middle school grades, both at 14:1, while high schools have a higher average ratio of 16:1.

Coweta County Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison

Kindergarten Enrollment in Coweta County Schools for 2023-24 School Year

School name # of Kindergarten Students Enrolled % of Student Body Total Enrollment
Newnan Crossing Elementary School 145 15.9% 911
Welch Elementary School 139 16.1% 865
Brooks Elementary School 128 16.6% 770
Willis Road Elementary School 111 16% 693
White Oak Elementary School 103 14.7% 700
Eastside Elementary School 90 16.4% 550
Coweta Charter Academy 89 14.1% 631
Western Elementary School 83 21.2% 392
Poplar Road Elementary School 83 15.5% 536
Moreland Elementary School 82 15.9% 516
Canongate Elementary School 80 12.6% 636
Elm Street Elementary School 72 17% 423
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School 70 15.9% 439
Arbor Springs Elementary School 67 16.9% 396
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School 65 18.2% 358
Atkinson Elementary School 60 16% 375
Ruth Hill Elementary School 54 15.2% 355
Odyssey Charter School 51 14.8% 344
Northside Elementary School 49 14.4% 341
Thomas Crossroads Elementary School 47 13.5% 347
Glanton Elementary School 36 16.4% 220


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