Enrollment
207
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edison, GA
Calhoun County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130075000311
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun County Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Edison, GA.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Georgia
NCES ID 130075000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun County Elementary School
Calhoun County Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Edison, Georgia, enrolling 207 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Georgia schools, with 207 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Calhoun County spends $19,326 per pupil, 39% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Edison's public schools, it stands alongside Pataula Charter Academy (578 students): Calhoun County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Calhoun County also operates Calhoun County High School (146 students) and Calhoun County Middle School (90 students) alongside Calhoun County 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 Calhoun County Elementary School compares
Calhoun County 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$19,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
African American 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Calhoun County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Calhoun County Elementary School.
$19,326
Per student
+39%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.2%
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.
How Calhoun County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Edison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Calhoun County Elementary School
How many students attend Calhoun County Elementary School?
Calhoun County Elementary School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edison, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Calhoun County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Calhoun County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun County Elementary School is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Edison, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun County Elementary School?
Calhoun County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Calhoun County Elementary School rank among public schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Edison, 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 Edison on the city page.
Is Calhoun County Elementary School a good school?
Calhoun County Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Calhoun County?
Besides Calhoun County Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Calhoun County High School (146 students) and Calhoun County Middle School (90 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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