- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cartersville, GA
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130033000183
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Cartersville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Crossing Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Cartersville, GA.
School address
District: Bartow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130033000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 130033000183 · Cartersville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 13.9:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass High School (1,570 students)
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass High Scho
Cass High School
1,570 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
1,456 students
- Adairsville Hi
Adairsville High School
1,206 students
- Cass Middle Sc
Cass Middle School
917 students
- Adairsville El
Adairsville Elementary School
868 students
- This school
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
653 students
What this shows Hamilton Crossing Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Crossing Elementary School compares
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,840
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 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Hamilton Crossing Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartow County reports $13,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Crossing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cass Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Crossing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Cartersville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cartersville Primary School
Standard public school
1,507 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Road Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 19.3:1 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Crossing Elementary School?
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cartersville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Hamilton Crossing Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Crossing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Cartersville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Crossing Elementary School?
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Hamilton Crossing Elementary School rank among schools in Cartersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Crossing Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Cartersville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cartersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartow County?
Besides Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students), Woodland High School (1,456 students), and Adairsville High School (1,206 students). See the Bartow County district page for the complete list.