Enrollment
579
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commerce Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Commerce Middle School
Commerce Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Commerce, Georgia, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 579 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Commerce's elementary schools, it stands alongside Commerce Elementary School (308 students): Commerce Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 17.1:1).
Commerce City also operates Commerce High School (557 students) and Commerce Primary (456 students) alongside Commerce Middle 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 Middle School compares
Commerce Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,175
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commerce City, which includes Commerce Middle 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 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~579 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Commerce Middle School a good school?
Commerce Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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