Enrollment
503
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130072004451
Calhoun Early Learning Academy — Calhoun, GA
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Calhoun City · 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun Early Learning Academy 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
Calhoun Early Learning Academy reports 503 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 95% 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 78% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% below the Georgia average and 11% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Calhoun City spends $13,671 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Calhoun Early Learning Academy 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 95% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 5% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | — | — |
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
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
28.3:1
students per teacher
— 95% above state mean
Top 100% in Georgia — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,671
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 503 Top 32% in Georgia — larger than 68% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 28.3:1 +95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.4% -5% vs state
NCES ID 130072004451
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun Early Learning Academy.
$13,671
Per student
-13%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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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 other school in Calhoun, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Early Learning Academy is 28.3:1, which is 95% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Calhoun, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Early Learning Academy?
Calhoun Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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.