Chatsworth Elementary School’s white student enrollment rises to 367 for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Chatsworth Elementary School had 367 white students enrolled, marking a 0.3% increase compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment reached 612 students at Chatsworth Elementary School that year. White students represented 60% of the student body, making them the largest demographic group at the school.

The school is part of Murray County Schools, headquartered in Chatsworth.

Of the 11 schools in Murray County Schools, Murray County High School reported the highest number of white students in 2024-25, enrolling 662 students in this demographic group.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia public school students were approximately 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.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant concern in Georgia following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The agency launched a statewide initiative, including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for districts with high needs to encourage daily attendance.  

In 2025, state lawmakers updated Georgia’s school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The changes also introduced new reporting rules and coordinated with alternative diploma pathways for students.

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

Data in this story was sourced from the Georgia Department of Education. You can access the primary data here.