Enrollment
503
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+106% 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
What stands out at Calhoun Early Learning Academy
Calhoun Early Learning Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 106% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #334, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Calhoun City spends $10,876 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Calhoun's public schools, it stands alongside Sonoraville Elementary (584 students): Calhoun Early Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.6:1 vs 13.6:1).
Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students) and Calhoun Elementary School (922 students) alongside Calhoun Early Learning Academy.
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 Early Learning Academy compares
Calhoun Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun Early Learning Academy.
$10,876
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~503 students)
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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 public 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 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.
Is Calhoun Early Learning Academy a good school?
Calhoun Early Learning Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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