Enrollment
629
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cartersville, GA
Cartersville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cartersville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130090002098
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartersville Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Cartersville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cartersville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Cartersville, GA.
School address
District: Cartersville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130090002098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cartersville Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cartersville Elementary School
Cartersville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cartersville, Georgia, enrolling 629 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Cartersville Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Georgia schools and 33% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 629 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cartersville City also operates Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students) and Cartersville High School (1,469 students) alongside Cartersville 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 Cartersville Elementary School compares
Cartersville 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,593
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Cartersville 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 Cartersville City, which includes Cartersville Elementary School.
$12,593
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 Cartersville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cartersville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cartersville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartersville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~629 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cartersville Elementary School
How many students attend Cartersville Elementary School?
Cartersville Elementary School has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cartersville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Cartersville Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Cartersville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cartersville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cartersville Elementary School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Cartersville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartersville Elementary School?
Cartersville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Cartersville Elementary School rank among public schools in Cartersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Cartersville, 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 Cartersville on the city page.
Is Cartersville Elementary School a good school?
Cartersville Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of 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 Cartersville City?
Besides Cartersville Elementary School, Cartersville City also operates Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students), Cartersville High School (1,469 students), and Cartersville Middle School (1,081 students). See the Cartersville City district page for the complete list.
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