Enrollment
747
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Coal Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coal Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222001895
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coal Mountain Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Coal Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222001895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coal Mountain Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coal Mountain Elementary School
Coal Mountain Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 747 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Georgia average.
With 747 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 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumming's public schools, it stands alongside Sawnee Elementary School (1,591 students): Coal Mountain Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Coal Mountain 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 Coal Mountain Elementary School compares
Coal Mountain 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Asian 12.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Coal Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Coal Mountain Elementary School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Coal Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coal Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cumming
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,591 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Poole's Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Standard public school
1,247 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Matt Elementary School
Standard public school
1,171 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver City Elementary School
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coal Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Coal Mountain Elementary School?
Coal Mountain Elementary School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coal Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coal Mountain Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% 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 Coal Mountain Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Coal Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coal Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coal Mountain Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coal Mountain Elementary School?
Coal Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Coal Mountain Elementary School rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumming on the city page.
Is Coal Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Coal Mountain Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Coal Mountain Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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