Enrollment
63
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130025404367
Georgia School for the Deaf — Cave Spring, GA
Federal NCES profile for Georgia School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
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: State Schools · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgia School for the Deaf compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Georgia School for the Deaf reports 63 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Georgia average and 17% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Georgia School for the Deaf 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 0% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 3% | — | — |
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
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 63 Top 3% in Georgia — larger than 97% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 3.9:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.6% -0% vs state
NCES ID 130025404367
Student demographics
African American 33.3%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 2.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Georgia School for the Deaf
How many students attend Georgia School for the Deaf?
Georgia School for the Deaf has 63 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cave Spring, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for the Deaf is 3.9:1, which is 73% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgia School for the Deaf?
60.6% of students at Georgia School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Georgia School for the Deaf is African American at 33.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cave Spring, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia School for the Deaf?
Georgia School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.