- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chickamauga, GA
Gordon Lee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Lee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130114002456
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Lee Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chickamauga · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Lee Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Lee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA.
School address
District: Chickamauga City · Georgia
NCES ID 130114002456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gordon Lee Middle School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130114002456 · Chickamauga, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Chickamauga Elementary School (544 students)
Gordon Lee Middle School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gordon Lee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chickamauga El
Chickamauga Elementary School
544 students
- Gordon Lee Hig
Gordon Lee High School
410 students
- This school
Gordon Lee Middle School
304 students
What this shows Gordon Lee Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Lee Middle School compares
Gordon Lee Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Gordon Lee Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chickamauga City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Lee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickamauga Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Lee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Lee Middle School
How many students attend Gordon Lee Middle School?
Gordon Lee Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chickamauga, GA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Gordon Lee Middle School?
12.9% of students at Gordon Lee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Lee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Lee Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Chickamauga, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Lee Middle School?
Gordon Lee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Gordon Lee Middle School rank among public schools in Chickamauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Lee Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chickamauga, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chickamauga City?
Besides Gordon Lee Middle School, Chickamauga City also operates Chickamauga Elementary School (544 students) and Gordon Lee High School (410 students). See the Chickamauga City district page for the complete list.