- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodstock, GA
Arnold Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arnold Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111001443
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold Mill Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arnold Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Mill Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Arnold Mill Elementary School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130111001443 · Woodstock, GA Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Arnold Mill Elementary School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Arnold Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 767
Arnold Mill Elementary School
767 students
What this shows Arnold Mill Elementary School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold Mill Elementary School compares
Arnold Mill 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 70% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Arnold Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Woodstock
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Little River Elem.
Standard public school
1,232 students 14:1 students per teacher
Woodstock Elementary School
Standard public school
1,187 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bascomb Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 14:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Johnston Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 16:1 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Arnold Mill Elementary School?
Arnold Mill Elementary School has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodstock, GA. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Mill Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Arnold Mill Elementary School?
18.5% of students at Arnold Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnold Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arnold Mill Elementary School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold Mill Elementary School?
Arnold Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Arnold Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Mill Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Arnold Mill Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.