- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-311 students YoY
Cartersville Elementary School shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-32.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-311 students YoY 130090002098 · Cartersville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 9.7:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students)
Cartersville Elementary School shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-32.6%). Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cartersville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cartersville P
Cartersville Primary School
1,507 students
- Cartersville H
Cartersville High School
1,469 students
- Cartersville M
Cartersville Middle School
1,081 students
- This school
Cartersville Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Cartersville Elementary School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartersville Elementary School compares
Cartersville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,141
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
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.
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
District finance for Cartersville City reports $13,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~629 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), down 311.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.