- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Antioch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Antioch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130570001833
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antioch Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Antioch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Antioch Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130570001833 · Dalton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 11.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Antioch Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Antioch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 446
Antioch Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Antioch Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Antioch Elementary School compares
Antioch Elementary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 27.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Antioch Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Antioch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antioch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Antioch Elementary School
How many students attend Antioch Elementary School?
Antioch Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antioch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Antioch Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Antioch Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Antioch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antioch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Antioch Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antioch Elementary School?
Antioch Elementary 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 Antioch Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Elementary School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Antioch Elementary School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.