- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calhoun, GA
Calhoun Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130072002216
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Calhoun Elementary School grew from 878 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 130072002216 · Calhoun, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
922 enr · 18.8:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun High School (1,282 students)
Calhoun Elementary School grew from 878 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
1,282 students
- This school
Calhoun Elementary School
922 students
- Calhoun Primar
Calhoun Primary School
913 students
- Calhoun Middle
Calhoun Middle School
573 students
- Calhoun Early 503
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
503 students
What this shows Calhoun Elementary School reports 922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Elementary School compares
Calhoun Elementary School 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Calhoun Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun City reports $11,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Calhoun
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~922 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Elementary School
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has 922 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Calhoun Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Elementary School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Calhoun Elementary School rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 public 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 public schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun City?
Besides Calhoun Elementary School, Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students), Calhoun Primary School (913 students), and Calhoun Middle School (573 students). See the Calhoun City district page for the complete list.