- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodstock, GA
Carmel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111002359
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111002359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Carmel Elementary School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130111002359 · Woodstock, GA Other · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 11.3:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Carmel Elementary School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carmel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 912
Carmel Elementary School
912 students
What this shows Carmel Elementary School reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Elementary School compares
Carmel 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Carmel Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Woodstock
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Little River Elem.
Standard public school
1,232 students 14:1 students per teacher
Woodstock Elementary School
Standard public school
1,187 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Bascomb Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 14:1 students per teacher
Arnold Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Johnston Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Elementary School
How many students attend Carmel Elementary School?
Carmel Elementary School has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodstock, GA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Carmel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Elementary School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Elementary School?
Carmel 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 Carmel Elementary School rank among schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Carmel Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.