- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun, GA
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130072004451
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Early Learning Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Early Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Calhoun Early Learning Academy grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 130072004451 · Calhoun, GA Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 29.6:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun High School (1,282 students)
Calhoun Early Learning Academy grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
1,282 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
922 students
- Calhoun Primar
Calhoun Primary School
913 students
- Calhoun Middle
Calhoun Middle School
573 students
- This school 503
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
503 students
What this shows Calhoun Early Learning Academy reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Early Learning Academy compares
Calhoun Early Learning Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.6:1 | ▲ 106% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,349
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.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Calhoun Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
District finance for Calhoun City reports $11,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Calhoun
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
Calhoun Early Learning Academy has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Early Learning Academy is 29.6:1, which is 106% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
57.4% of students at Calhoun Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Early Learning Academy is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
Calhoun Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Calhoun Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Early Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun City?
Besides Calhoun Early Learning Academy, Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students), Calhoun Elementary School (922 students), and Calhoun Primary School (913 students). See the Calhoun City district page for the complete list.