Holsenbeck Elementary reports 45 multiracial students enrolled for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 school year, 45 multiracial students attended Holsenbeck Elementary School, matching the enrollment from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Holsenbeck Elementary School had a total enrollment of 761 students during the 2024-25 school year. Multiracial students accounted for 6% of the total population, ranking among the school’s smaller demographic groups.

The school is part of Barrow County School District, headquartered in Winder.

Within Barrow County School District, which has 16 schools, Apalachee High School had the largest multiracial enrollment in 2024-25, with 95 students.

Georgia public schools enrolled more than 1.7 million students as reported by the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary grades had the highest enrollment at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by high school with 539,092 students (31.4%), and middle school with 388,733 students (22.7%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant issue 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. To address this, GaDOE implemented a statewide strategy that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and specialized support for high-need districts to encourage greater daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators approved updates to attendance laws that prohibit expulsion based only on absenteeism. The new law introduces additional reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students achieve diplomas through alternative tracks.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio reached approximately 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.