Enrollment
544
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chickamauga Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chickamauga Elementary School
Chickamauga Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chickamauga, Georgia, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Georgia average.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Chickamauga's public schools, it stands alongside Cherokee Ridge Elementary (548 students): Chickamauga Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 11.9:1).
Chickamauga City also operates Gordon Lee High School (410 students) and Gordon Lee Middle School (304 students) alongside Chickamauga 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 Chickamauga Elementary School compares
Chickamauga 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,166
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickamauga City, which includes Chickamauga Elementary School.
$11,166
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
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 (~544 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chickamauga on the city page.
Is Chickamauga Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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