Enrollment
922
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 922 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 922 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Calhoun Primary School (913 students): Calhoun Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 18.3:1).
Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students) and Calhoun Primary School (913 students) alongside Calhoun 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 Elementary School compares
Calhoun 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun Elementary School.
$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 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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~922 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Calhoun Elementary School a good school?
Calhoun Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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