How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heritage Middle School | West Side Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ringgold, GA | Rossville, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 858 | 471 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.3% | 62.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Heritage Middle School | West Side Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,325 | $15,325 |
| District | Catoosa County | Catoosa County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heritage Middle School | West Side Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 68.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 16.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heritage Middle School | West Side Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 429:1 | 471:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.2% | 28.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 79 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.