Enrollment
817
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carrollton, GA
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130087003474
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carrollton City · Georgia
NCES ID 130087003474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Upper Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Upper Elementary School
Carrollton Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 817 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Carrollton Upper Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 24% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 220 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 817 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students) and Carrollton High School (1,859 students) alongside Carrollton Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
Carrollton Upper 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 35.6%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Carrollton Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~817 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Carrollton Upper Elementary School?
Carrollton Upper Elementary School has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carrollton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Upper Elementary School is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Carrollton Upper Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Carrollton Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Upper Elementary School is White at 35.6% 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 Upper Elementary School?
Carrollton Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public 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 public schools in Carrollton on the city page.
Is Carrollton Upper Elementary School a good school?
Carrollton Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Upper Elementary School, Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students), Carrollton High School (1,859 students), and Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students). See the Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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