- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, GA
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Flat Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111000435
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Flat Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Flat Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hickory Flat Elementary School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130111000435 · Canton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 15.3:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Hickory Flat Elementary School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hickory Flat Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 890
Hickory Flat Elementary School
890 students
What this shows Hickory Flat Elementary School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Flat Elementary School compares
Hickory Flat Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,292
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Hickory Flat Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Flat Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Flat Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Standard public school
1,119 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Avery Elementary School
Standard public school
1,104 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
977 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
J. Knox Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
831 students 15.4:1 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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Flat Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has 890 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Flat Elementary School?
8.8% of students at Hickory Flat Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Flat Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Flat Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hickory Flat Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Canton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Hickory Flat Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.