- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villa Rica, GA
Ithica Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ithica Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084003302
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithica Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Villa Rica · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithica Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithica Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Villa Rica, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084003302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ithica Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130084003302 · Villa Rica, GA Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 15.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Ithica Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ithica Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school
Ithica Elementary
809 students
What this shows Ithica Elementary reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ithica Elementary compares
Ithica Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,946
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 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ithica Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ithica Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithica Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Villa Rica
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Villa Rica Elementary School
Standard public school
513 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
New Georgia Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ithica Elementary
How many students attend Ithica Elementary?
Ithica Elementary has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Villa Rica, GA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithica Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithica Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ithica Elementary?
36.5% of students at Ithica Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithica Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ithica Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Villa Rica, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithica Elementary?
Ithica Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ithica Elementary rank among schools in Villa Rica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithica Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Villa Rica, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Villa Rica on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Ithica Elementary, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.