- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalton, GA
Hammond Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130162004421
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammond Creek Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162004421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hammond Creek Middle School held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130162004421 · Dalton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 12:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
Hammond Creek Middle School held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hammond Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- This school
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- City Park Elem 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- Westwood Eleme 605
Westwood Elementary School
605 students
What this shows Hammond Creek Middle School reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Creek Middle School compares
Hammond Creek 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 18.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Hammond Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Dalton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Whitfield Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Eastbrook Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
New Hope Middle School
Standard public school
454 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Point Middle School
Standard public school
377 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Creek Middle School
How many students attend Hammond Creek Middle School?
Hammond Creek Middle School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,086 (2022-23) → 1,059 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Creek Middle School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Hammond Creek Middle School?
57.9% of students at Hammond Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Creek Middle School?
Hammond Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Hammond Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Hammond Creek Middle School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), City Park Elementary School (707 students), and Brookwood Elementary School (688 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.