Enrollment
304
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Lee Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Lee Middle School
Gordon Lee Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Chickamauga, Georgia, enrolling 304 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 304 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Chickamauga City also operates Chickamauga Elementary School (544 students) and Gordon Lee High School (410 students) alongside Gordon Lee Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordon Lee Middle School compares
Gordon Lee Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickamauga City, which includes Gordon Lee Middle School.
$11,166
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chickamauga on the city page.
Is Gordon Lee Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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