Enrollment
401
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130219004442
Armuchee Elementary School — Armuchee, GA
Federal NCES profile for Armuchee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Floyd County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armuchee Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Armuchee Elementary School reports 401 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Georgia average and 26% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Floyd County spends $16,880 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armuchee Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.4%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,880
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 401 Top 19% in Georgia — larger than 81% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.4% -37% vs state
NCES ID 130219004442
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Armuchee Elementary School.
$16,880
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Armuchee Elementary School
How many students attend Armuchee Elementary School?
Armuchee Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Armuchee, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armuchee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armuchee Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armuchee Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Armuchee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armuchee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Armuchee Elementary School is White at 80.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Armuchee, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armuchee Elementary School?
Armuchee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.