- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rossville, GA
Cloud Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cloud Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130093000347
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloud Springs Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Rossville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloud Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloud Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rossville, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cloud Springs Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130093000347 · Rossville, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 10.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
Cloud Springs Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cloud Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
1,052 students
- Lakeview-Fort
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
963 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
858 students
- Ringgold Middl
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- This school 346
Cloud Springs Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Cloud Springs Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloud Springs Elementary School compares
Cloud Springs 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$14,153
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Cloud Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catoosa County reports $14,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloud Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloud Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloud Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Cloud Springs Elementary School?
Cloud Springs Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rossville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloud Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloud Springs Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Cloud Springs Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Cloud Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloud Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cloud Springs Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Rossville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloud Springs Elementary School?
Cloud Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Cloud Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Rossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloud Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rossville, 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 Rossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides Cloud Springs Elementary School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Ringgold High School (1,052 students), and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.