- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce, GA
Commerce Primary
Federal NCES profile for Commerce Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130144003617
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce Primary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Commerce City · Georgia
NCES ID 130144003617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Commerce Primary held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130144003617 · Commerce, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce Middle School (579 students)
Commerce Primary held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Commerce Primary 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
- This school
Commerce Primary
456 students
- Commerce Eleme
Commerce Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Commerce Primary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce Primary compares
Commerce Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Commerce Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commerce High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commerce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce Primary'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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Commerce
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce Primary
How many students attend Commerce Primary?
Commerce Primary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Primary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Commerce Primary?
40.7% of students at Commerce Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce Primary?
The largest demographic group at Commerce Primary is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce Primary?
Commerce Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Primary rank among schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Primary ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Commerce City?
Besides Commerce Primary, Commerce City also operates Commerce Middle School (579 students), Commerce High School (557 students), and Commerce Elementary School (308 students). See the Commerce City district page for the complete list.