- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calhoun, GA
Calhoun Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130072000306
👥 S:T ratio 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Primary School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Calhoun Primary School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 130072000306 · Calhoun, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 18.3:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun High School (1,282 students)
Calhoun Primary School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Primary School 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
- This school
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 Primary School reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Primary School compares
Calhoun Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 7.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Calhoun Primary School 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Elementary 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 Primary School'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
- 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Primary School
How many students attend Calhoun Primary School?
Calhoun Primary School has 913 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Primary School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Primary School?
55.2% of students at Calhoun Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Primary School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Primary School?
Calhoun Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Primary School ranks #10 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 Primary School, Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students), Calhoun Elementary School (922 students), and Calhoun Middle School (573 students). See the Calhoun City district page for the complete list.