- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acworth, GA
Ford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129002154
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ford Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ford Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ford Elementary School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130129002154 · Acworth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 13.2:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Ford Elementary School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 750
Ford Elementary School
750 students
What this shows Ford Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ford Elementary School compares
Ford 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Ford Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,108 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary School
Standard public school
738 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 11.4:1 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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ford Elementary School
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Ford Elementary School?
5.9% of students at Ford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ford Elementary School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ford Elementary School rank among schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Ford Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.