- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, GA
Carrollton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130087000088
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carrollton City · Georgia
NCES ID 130087000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Carrollton Elementary School held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+83 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 115.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+83 students YoY 130087000088 · Carrollton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,894 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton High School (1,859 students)
Carrollton Elementary School held near 1,866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+83 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.7 → 115.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carrollton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carrollton Elementary School
1,894 students
- Carrollton Hig
Carrollton High School
1,859 students
- Carrollton Jr.
Carrollton Jr. High School
1,280 students
- Carrollton Upp
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
817 students
What this shows Carrollton Elementary School reports 1,894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton Elementary School compares
Carrollton 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,894 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,894
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$11,824
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.4%
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Carrollton Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton City reports $11,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrollton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Carrollton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
991 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 13:1 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 (~1,894 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Elementary School
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has 1,894 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,783 (2022-23) → 1,866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrollton Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Carrollton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Elementary School is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Carrollton Elementary School rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton City?
Besides Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton City also operates Carrollton High School (1,859 students), Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students), and Carrollton Upper Elementary School (817 students). See the Carrollton City district page for the complete list.