Enrollment
909
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, GA
J. Knox Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. Knox Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111003769
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Knox Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Knox Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Knox Elementary ranks #10 of 12 schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111003769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Knox Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. Knox Elementary
J. Knox Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 909 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 909 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 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School (1,119 students): J. Knox Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside J. Knox 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 J. Knox Elementary compares
J. Knox 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,141
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, J. Knox 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 J. Knox 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 J. Knox Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Knox 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
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 15.3:1 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
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 (~909 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J. Knox Elementary
How many students attend J. Knox Elementary?
J. Knox Elementary has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Knox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Knox Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 J. Knox Elementary?
34.7% of students at J. Knox Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Knox Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. Knox Elementary is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Knox Elementary?
J. Knox Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 J. Knox Elementary rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Knox Elementary ranks #10 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 J. Knox Elementary a good school?
J. Knox Elementary earns 43/100 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 J. Knox 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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