- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce, GA
Commerce Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Commerce Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130144000623
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Commerce City · Georgia
NCES ID 130144000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Commerce Middle School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130144000623 · Commerce, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 16.1:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce High School (557 students)
Commerce Middle School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Commerce Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Commerce Middle School
579 students
- Commerce High
Commerce High School
557 students
- Commerce Prima
Commerce Primary
456 students
- Commerce Eleme
Commerce Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Commerce Middle School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce Middle School compares
Commerce Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Commerce Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commerce Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commerce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce Middle School
How many students attend Commerce Middle School?
Commerce Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce Middle School?
44.5% of students at Commerce Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Commerce Middle School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce Middle School?
Commerce Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Commerce City also operates Commerce High School (557 students), Commerce Primary (456 students), and Commerce Elementary School (308 students). See the Commerce City district page for the complete list.