Enrollment
50
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowdon, GA
Kidspeace
Federal NCES profile for Kidspeace, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084003483
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kidspeace earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bowdon · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kidspeace has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kidspeace ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084003483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+247% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kidspeace compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kidspeace
Kidspeace is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bowdon, Georgia, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run heavy: 50:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 247% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Georgia schools, with 50 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowdon's public schools, it stands alongside Bowdon Elementary School (781 students): Kidspeace is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (50:1 vs 20:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Kidspeace.
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 Kidspeace compares
Kidspeace on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50:1 | ▲ 247% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
50:1
students per teacher
- 247% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,419
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.0%
African American 32.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Kidspeace is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Kidspeace.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 Kidspeace Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kidspeace's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 Bowdon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~50 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kidspeace
How many students attend Kidspeace?
Kidspeace has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowdon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kidspeace?
The student-teacher ratio at Kidspeace is 50:1, which is 247% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 218% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kidspeace?
93.3% of students at Kidspeace are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kidspeace?
The largest demographic group at Kidspeace is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Bowdon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kidspeace?
Kidspeace has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kidspeace rank among public schools in Bowdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Kidspeace ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowdon on the city page.
Is Kidspeace a good school?
Kidspeace earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Carroll County?
Besides Kidspeace, 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.
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