- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sharpsburg, GA
Canongate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canongate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150000208
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canongate Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sharpsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canongate Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canongate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sharpsburg, GA.
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
NCES ID 130150000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Canongate Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130150000208 · Sharpsburg, GA Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 15.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Canongate Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Canongate Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 645
Canongate Elementary School
645 students
What this shows Canongate Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canongate Elementary School compares
Canongate Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,925
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Canongate Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canongate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canongate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Sharpsburg
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canongate Elementary School
How many students attend Canongate Elementary School?
Canongate Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sharpsburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canongate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canongate Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canongate Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Canongate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canongate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canongate Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Sharpsburg, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canongate Elementary School?
Canongate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Canongate Elementary School rank among schools in Sharpsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Canongate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sharpsburg, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sharpsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Canongate Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.