Enrollment
1,507
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cartersville Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cartersville Primary School
Cartersville Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Cartersville, Georgia, enrolling 1,507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 34% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,507 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cartersville's public schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Crossing Elementary School (653 students): Cartersville Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Cartersville City also operates Cartersville High School (1,469 students) and Cartersville Middle School (1,081 students) alongside Cartersville Primary 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 Primary School compares
Cartersville Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cartersville City, which includes Cartersville Primary 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 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
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,507 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cartersville Primary School a good school?
Cartersville Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 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.
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