Enrollment
868
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adairsville, GA
Adairsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adairsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130033000185
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adairsville Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Adairsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Adairsville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adairsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adairsville, GA.
School address
District: Bartow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130033000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adairsville Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adairsville Elementary School
Adairsville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Adairsville, Georgia, enrolling 868 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 868 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #416, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 868 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students) and Woodland High School (1,456 students) alongside Adairsville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adairsville Elementary School compares
Adairsville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 868 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Adairsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartow County, which includes Adairsville Elementary School.
$12,735
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adairsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cass Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adairsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~868 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Adairsville Elementary School
How many students attend Adairsville Elementary School?
Adairsville Elementary School has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adairsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adairsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adairsville Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adairsville Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Adairsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adairsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adairsville Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Adairsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adairsville Elementary School?
Adairsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adairsville Elementary School rank among public schools in Adairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Adairsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adairsville, 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 Adairsville on the city page.
Is Adairsville Elementary School a good school?
Adairsville Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bartow County?
Besides Adairsville Elementary School, Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students), Woodland High School (1,456 students), and Adairsville High School (1,206 students). See the Bartow County district page for the complete list.
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