Enrollment
918
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flowery Branch, GA
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001173
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Mountain Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 918 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 42% 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 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 918 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #274, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 918 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Flowery Branch's public schools, it stands alongside Spout Springs Elementary School (855 students): Chestnut Mountain Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside Chestnut Mountain Elementary 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 Chestnut Mountain Elementary School compares
Chestnut Mountain Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,147
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 918 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Chestnut Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Chestnut Mountain Elementary School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 Chestnut Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flowery Branch
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spout Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy
Standard public school
677 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 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 (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Chestnut Mountain Elementary School?
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School has 918 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Mountain Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Mountain Elementary School?
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Chestnut Mountain Elementary School rank among schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flowery Branch on the city page.
Is Chestnut Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Hall County?
Besides Chestnut Mountain Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.
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