Enrollment
1,894
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 1,894 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,894 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carrollton's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (991 students): Carrollton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 14:1).
Carrollton City also operates Carrollton High School (1,859 students) and Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students) alongside Carrollton Elementary 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 Carrollton Elementary School compares
Carrollton Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,219
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton City, which includes Carrollton Elementary School.
$11,219
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carrollton Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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