Enrollment
308
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commerce Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Commerce Elementary School
Commerce Elementary School is a small elementary school in Commerce, Georgia, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 616 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Commerce's elementary schools, it stands alongside Commerce Middle School (579 students): Commerce Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Commerce City also operates Commerce Middle School (579 students) and Commerce High School (557 students) alongside Commerce 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 Commerce Elementary School compares
Commerce 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,175
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commerce City, which includes Commerce Elementary School.
$13,175
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 48.1%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~308 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Commerce Elementary School a good school?
Commerce Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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