- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chickamauga, GA
Chickamauga Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chickamauga Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130114000441
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickamauga Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chickamauga · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chickamauga Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickamauga Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA.
School address
District: Chickamauga City · Georgia
NCES ID 130114000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Chickamauga Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130114000441 · Chickamauga, GA Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 17.5:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordon Lee High School (410 students)
Chickamauga Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chickamauga Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chickamauga Elementary School
544 students
- Gordon Lee Hig
Gordon Lee High School
410 students
- Gordon Lee Mid
Gordon Lee Middle School
304 students
What this shows Chickamauga Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chickamauga Elementary School compares
Chickamauga 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 81% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Chickamauga Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chickamauga City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chickamauga Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Lee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Lee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickamauga Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Chickamauga
1 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chickamauga Elementary School
How many students attend Chickamauga Elementary School?
Chickamauga Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chickamauga, GA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickamauga Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickamauga Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chickamauga Elementary School?
11.6% of students at Chickamauga Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chickamauga Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chickamauga Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Chickamauga, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickamauga Elementary School?
Chickamauga Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Chickamauga Elementary School rank among public schools in Chickamauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickamauga Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chickamauga City?
Besides Chickamauga Elementary School, Chickamauga City also operates Gordon Lee High School (410 students) and Gordon Lee Middle School (304 students). See the Chickamauga City district page for the complete list.