Futral Road Elementary reports 5 Asian students enrolled for 2024-25

Futral Road Elementary School had 5 Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year, matching the enrollment from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

According to data, the school’s total enrollment was 548 students in 2024-25. Asian students accounted for 1% of the student population, making them the school’s smallest demographic group.

The elementary school operates within the Griffin-Spalding County School District, which has a central office located in Griffin.

Among the district’s 18 schools, Griffin High School registered the largest number of Asian students in 2024-25, with 14 enrolled.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that, throughout Georgia, public school enrollment by race and ethnicity includes about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days during 2024. In response, the Georgia Department of Education has introduced a statewide initiative with a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness pushes, and additional support for districts with high needs to improve attendance rates. GaDOE launched a statewide initiative

In 2025, a new state law was enacted prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. Additional reporting requirements were created, and the law aligns with efforts that help students pursue diplomas through alternative pathways.

By 2026, Georgia schools reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.