Enrollment
913
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun Primary School
Calhoun Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 913 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 913 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #324, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Calhoun Elementary School (922 students): Calhoun Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 18.8:1).
Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students) and Calhoun Elementary School (922 students) alongside Calhoun Primary 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 Primary School compares
Calhoun Primary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun Primary 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 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
- 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
- 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 (~913 students)
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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.
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.
Is Calhoun Primary School a good school?
Calhoun Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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