- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
City Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for City Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130162002460
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Park Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
City Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162002460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
City Park Elementary School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130162002460 · Dalton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 11.2:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
City Park Elementary School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
City Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- Hammond Creek
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- This school 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- Westwood Eleme 605
Westwood Elementary School
605 students
What this shows City Park Elementary School reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Park Elementary School compares
City Park 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 15.0%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, City Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Dalton Jr. High School
Standard public school
517 students 6.1:1 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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Park Elementary School
How many students attend City Park Elementary School?
City Park Elementary School has 707 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at City Park Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 City Park Elementary School?
82.3% of students at City Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at City Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Park Elementary School?
City Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 City Park Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, City Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides City Park Elementary School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and Brookwood Elementary School (688 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.