- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Cumming Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cumming Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222000957
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumming Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumming Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumming Elementary School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Cumming Elementary School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130222000957 · Cumming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 11.5:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Cumming Elementary School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cumming Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 900
Cumming Elementary School
900 students
What this shows Cumming Elementary School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumming Elementary School compares
Cumming Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 34.6%
African American 7.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Cumming Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cumming Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumming Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cumming
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,591 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Poole's Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Standard public school
1,247 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Matt Elementary School
Standard public school
1,171 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver City Elementary School
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cumming Elementary School
How many students attend Cumming Elementary School?
Cumming Elementary School has 900 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumming Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumming Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Cumming Elementary School?
47.3% of students at Cumming Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumming Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cumming Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumming Elementary School?
Cumming Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cumming Elementary School rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumming Elementary School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Cumming Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.