- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cartersville, GA
Cartersville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cartersville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130090000343
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartersville Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Cartersville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cartersville Primary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Primary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Cartersville, GA.
School address
District: Cartersville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130090000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+358 students YoY
Cartersville Primary School grew from 1,109 students in 2022-23 to 1,467 in 2023-24 (+32.3%).
Teacher FTE added 78.1 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+358 students YoY 130090000343 · Cartersville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,507 enr · 19.3:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cartersville High School (1,469 students)
Cartersville Primary School grew from 1,109 students in 2022-23 to 1,467 in 2023-24 (+32.3%). Teacher FTE added 78.1 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cartersville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cartersville Primary School
1,507 students
- Cartersville H
Cartersville High School
1,469 students
- Cartersville M
Cartersville Middle School
1,081 students
- Cartersville E
Cartersville Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Cartersville Primary School reports 1,507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartersville Primary School compares
Cartersville Primary School is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Cartersville Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cartersville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cartersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartersville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Cartersville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Road Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cartersville Primary School
How many students attend Cartersville Primary School?
Cartersville Primary School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cartersville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,467 (2023-24), up 358.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Primary School is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cartersville Primary School?
47.0% of students at Cartersville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cartersville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cartersville Primary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Cartersville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartersville Primary School?
Cartersville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Primary School rank among schools in Cartersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Primary School ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Cartersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartersville City?
Besides Cartersville Primary School, Cartersville City also operates Cartersville High School (1,469 students), Cartersville Middle School (1,081 students), and Cartersville Elementary School (629 students). See the Cartersville City district page for the complete list.