- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
J. Knox Elementary held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 67.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130111003769 · Canton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 13.4:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
J. Knox Elementary held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 67.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. Knox Elementary 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 909
J. Knox Elementary
909 students
What this shows J. Knox Elementary reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Knox Elementary compares
J. Knox 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~909 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.