- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Kelly Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222004084
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Mill Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Mill Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Mill Elementary ranks #11 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Kelly Mill Elementary held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130222004084 · Cumming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 17:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Kelly Mill Elementary held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kelly Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,104
Kelly Mill Elementary
1,104 students
What this shows Kelly Mill Elementary reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Mill Elementary compares
Kelly Mill 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,993
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Asian 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Kelly Mill Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cumming
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
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Poole's Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Standard public school
1,247 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Matt Elementary School
Standard public school
1,171 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver City Elementary School
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
982 students 15.3:1 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 (~1,104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Mill Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Mill Elementary?
Kelly Mill Elementary has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Mill Elementary is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Mill Elementary?
6.2% of students at Kelly Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Mill Elementary is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Mill Elementary?
Kelly Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kelly Mill Elementary rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Mill Elementary ranks #11 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Kelly Mill Elementary, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.