In the 2024-25 school year, Futral Road Elementary School had 71 Hispanic students enrolled, which marked a 5.3% decrease compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Figures showed the total school enrollment reached 548 students during this period. Hispanic students represented 13% of this total, making them the third-largest demographic group at the school.
The school operates within the Griffin-Spalding County School District, headquartered in Griffin.
Of the 18 campuses in the Griffin-Spalding County School District, Griffin High School recorded the largest Hispanic student population in 2024-25, enrolling 231 students.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools. Elementary grades had the highest numbers with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 middle school students (22.7%) and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia’s schools after the pandemic, as 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024, state education officials reported. In an effort to improve attendance, the Georgia Department of Education has started a statewide campaign, providing a real-time attendance dashboard, raising public awareness, and extending additional resources to support the most affected districts.
Legislation approved by Georgia lawmakers in 2025 amended school attendance policies, prohibiting school expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new law further establishes stricter reporting practices and connects students with alternative pathways toward completing a diploma.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio close to 14:1, which compares favorably with the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 677 | 33 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 663 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 611 | 24 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 589 | 23 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 602 | 30 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 580 | 34 | 6% |
| 2016-17 | 584 | 40 | 7% |
| 2017-18 | 599 | 47 | 8% |
| 2018-19 | 616 | 55 | 9% |
| 2019-20 | 645 | 58 | 9% |
| 2020-21 | 569 | 62 | 11% |
| 2021-22 | 557 | 55 | 10% |
| 2022-23 | 567 | 68 | 12% |
| 2023-24 | 581 | 75 | 13% |
| 2024-25 | 548 | 71 | 13% |
