Enrollment
881
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, GA
Indian Knoll Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Knoll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111004033
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Knoll Elementary 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
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Knoll Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Knoll Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111004033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Knoll Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Knoll Elementary
Indian Knoll Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 881 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School (1,119 students): Indian Knoll Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 11.7:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Indian Knoll Elementary.
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 Indian Knoll Elementary compares
Indian Knoll Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,141
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Indian Knoll Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Indian Knoll Elementary.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Indian Knoll Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Knoll Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
831 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~881 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Knoll Elementary
How many students attend Indian Knoll Elementary?
Indian Knoll Elementary has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Knoll Elementary?
24.3% of students at Indian Knoll Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Knoll Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Knoll Elementary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Knoll Elementary?
Indian Knoll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Indian Knoll Elementary rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Knoll Elementary 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.
Is Indian Knoll Elementary a good school?
Indian Knoll Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Indian Knoll Elementary, 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.
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