Enrollment
861
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130219000937
Coosa High School — Rome, GA
Federal NCES profile for Coosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Floyd County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coosa High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coosa High School reports 861 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Georgia average and 4% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Floyd County spends $16,880 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coosa High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,880
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 861 Top 73% in Georgia — larger than 27% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.9% -18% vs state
NCES ID 130219000937
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.5%
In-school suspensions 195
Out-of-school suspensions 122
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Coosa High School.
$16,880
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Similar other schools in Rome
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West End Elementary School
Standard public school
1,005 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Armuchee High School
Standard public school
953 students 18:1 students per teacher
Model High
Standard public school
915 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Coosa High School
How many students attend Coosa High School?
Coosa High School has 861 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coosa High School is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coosa High School?
49.9% of students at Coosa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Coosa High School is White at 53.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coosa High School?
Coosa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.