- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, GA
Centralhatchee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centralhatchee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130279001200
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralhatchee Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralhatchee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralhatchee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin, GA.
School address
District: Heard County · Georgia
NCES ID 130279001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Centralhatchee Elementary School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130279001200 · Franklin, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.2:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Heard Elementary School (722 students)
Centralhatchee Elementary School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Centralhatchee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heard Elementa
Heard Elementary School
722 students
- Heard County H
Heard County High School
672 students
- Heard County M
Heard County Middle School
456 students
- This school 190
Centralhatchee Elementary School
190 students
- Ephesus Elemen 180
Ephesus Elementary School
180 students
- Arrow Academy 18
Arrow Academy Alternative School
18 students
What this shows Centralhatchee Elementary School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralhatchee Elementary School compares
Centralhatchee Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,632
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Centralhatchee Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heard County reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centralhatchee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heard County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heard County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephesus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Centralhatchee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centralhatchee Elementary School
How many students attend Centralhatchee Elementary School?
Centralhatchee Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralhatchee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralhatchee Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Centralhatchee Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Centralhatchee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralhatchee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centralhatchee Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralhatchee Elementary School?
Centralhatchee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centralhatchee Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralhatchee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Heard County?
Besides Centralhatchee Elementary School, Heard County also operates Heard Elementary School (722 students), Heard County High School (672 students), and Heard County Middle School (456 students). See the Heard County district page for the complete list.