- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carnesville, GA
Carnesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carnesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130225003359
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnesville Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carnesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnesville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnesville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carnesville, GA.
School address
District: Franklin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130225003359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Carnesville Elementary School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 130225003359 · Carnesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 11.8:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (1,043 students)
Carnesville Elementary School shrank from 703 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carnesville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
1,043 students
- Franklin Count
Franklin County Middle School
805 students
- This school
Carnesville Elementary School
637 students
- Lavonia Elemen
Lavonia Elementary School
575 students
- Royston Elemen
Royston Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Carnesville Elementary School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnesville Elementary School compares
Carnesville Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,763
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 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Carnesville Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lavonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royston Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnesville Elementary School
How many students attend Carnesville Elementary School?
Carnesville Elementary School has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carnesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnesville Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Carnesville Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Carnesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carnesville Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Carnesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnesville Elementary School?
Carnesville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carnesville Elementary School rank among public schools in Carnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnesville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carnesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Carnesville Elementary School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (1,043 students), Franklin County Middle School (805 students), and Lavonia Elementary School (575 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.