- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Chicopee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chicopee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261003404
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chicopee Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chicopee Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chicopee Elementary School ranks #4 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261003404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Chicopee Elementary School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130261003404 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Chicopee Elementary School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Chicopee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Chicopee Elementary School
809 students
What this shows Chicopee Elementary School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chicopee Elementary School compares
Chicopee 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,074
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
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 7.2%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Chicopee Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chicopee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chicopee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sugar Hill Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 15.6:1 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chicopee Elementary School
How many students attend Chicopee Elementary School?
Chicopee Elementary School has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicopee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicopee Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Chicopee Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Chicopee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chicopee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chicopee Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chicopee Elementary School?
Chicopee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chicopee Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chicopee Elementary School ranks #4 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Chicopee 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.