- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce, GA
Commerce Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Commerce Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130144000621
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Commerce City · Georgia
NCES ID 130144000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Commerce Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130144000621 · Commerce, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 17.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce Middle School (579 students)
Commerce Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Commerce Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commerce Middl
Commerce Middle School
579 students
- Commerce High
Commerce High School
557 students
- Commerce Prima
Commerce Primary
456 students
- This school
Commerce Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Commerce Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce Elementary School compares
Commerce 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,892
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Commerce Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Commerce City reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commerce Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commerce High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commerce Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Commerce
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce Elementary School
How many students attend Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Commerce Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Commerce Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Commerce Elementary School rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Commerce, 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 Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Commerce City?
Besides Commerce Elementary School, Commerce City also operates Commerce Middle School (579 students), Commerce High School (557 students), and Commerce Primary (456 students). See the Commerce City district page for the complete list.