- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-444 students YoY
Carrollton Upper Elementary School shrank from 1,189 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-37.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-444 students YoY 130087003474 · Carrollton, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 11:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students)
Carrollton Upper Elementary School shrank from 1,189 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-37.3%). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carrollton Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary School
1,894 students
- Carrollton Hig
Carrollton High School
1,859 students
- Carrollton Jr.
Carrollton Jr. High School
1,280 students
- This school
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
817 students
What this shows Carrollton Upper Elementary School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton Upper Elementary School compares
Carrollton Upper 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,824
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
Counselors3.0 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.
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
District finance for Carrollton City reports $11,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~817 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,189 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 444.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.