- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chattahoochee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222000268
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattahoochee Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattahoochee Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks #8 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Chattahoochee Elementary School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130222000268 · Cumming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Chattahoochee Elementary School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chattahoochee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 810
Chattahoochee Elementary School
810 students
What this shows Chattahoochee Elementary School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattahoochee Elementary School compares
Chattahoochee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Chattahoochee Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chattahoochee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattahoochee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cumming
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Sawnee Elementary School
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Poole's Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Standard public school
1,247 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Matt Elementary School
Standard public school
1,171 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver City Elementary School
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 17:1 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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chattahoochee Elementary School
How many students attend Chattahoochee Elementary School?
Chattahoochee Elementary School has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattahoochee Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Chattahoochee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattahoochee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chattahoochee Elementary School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattahoochee Elementary School?
Chattahoochee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chattahoochee Elementary School rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee Elementary School ranks #8 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Chattahoochee Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.