- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Acworth, GA
Acworth Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Acworth Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130129000539
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acworth Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Acworth Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acworth Intermediate School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Acworth Intermediate School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130129000539 · Acworth, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 10:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Acworth Intermediate School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Acworth Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 499
Acworth Intermediate School
499 students
What this shows Acworth Intermediate School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acworth Intermediate School compares
Acworth Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 31.1%
White 26.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Acworth Intermediate School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acworth Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acworth Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acworth Intermediate School
How many students attend Acworth Intermediate School?
Acworth Intermediate School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acworth Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acworth Intermediate School is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acworth Intermediate School?
51.0% of students at Acworth Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acworth Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Acworth Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acworth Intermediate School?
Acworth Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acworth Intermediate School rank among public schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Acworth Intermediate School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Acworth Intermediate School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.