- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cave Spring, GA
Georgia School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Georgia School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130025404367
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia School for the Deaf earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 63
- students enrolled
Georgia School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: State Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130025404367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Georgia School for the Deaf shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130025404367 · Cave Spring, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 3.5:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (110 students)
Georgia School for the Deaf shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Georgia School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlanta Area S
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
110 students
- Georgia Academ
Georgia Academy for the Blind
100 students
- This school
Georgia School for the Deaf
63 students
What this shows Georgia School for the Deaf reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgia School for the Deaf compares
Georgia School for the Deaf is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.5:1 | ▼ 76% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 0% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Georgia School for the Deaf is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
How Georgia School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Area School for the Deaf | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgia Academy for the Blind | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgia School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.5:1)
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 special-education school in Cave Spring, GA. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for the Deaf is 3.5:1, which is 76% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 78% 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 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% of enrollment, in Cave Spring, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia School for the Deaf?
Georgia School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in State Schools?
Besides Georgia School for the Deaf, State Schools also operates Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (110 students) and Georgia Academy for the Blind (100 students). See the State Schools district page for the complete list.