Enrollment
690
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perry, GA
Kings Chapel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kings Chapel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288001233
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Chapel Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Chapel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Chapel Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Perry, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kings Chapel Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kings Chapel Elementary School
Kings Chapel Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Perry, Georgia, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Georgia average.
With 690 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 657 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Perry's public schools, it stands alongside Morningside Elementary School (488 students): Kings Chapel Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Kings Chapel Elementary School.
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 Kings Chapel Elementary School compares
Kings Chapel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,206
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 72.8%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Kings Chapel Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Kings Chapel Elementary School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Kings Chapel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Chapel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Perry
3 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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kings Chapel Elementary School
How many students attend Kings Chapel Elementary School?
Kings Chapel Elementary School has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perry, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Chapel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Chapel Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Chapel Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Kings Chapel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Chapel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kings Chapel Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Perry, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Chapel Elementary School?
Kings Chapel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kings Chapel Elementary School rank among schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Chapel Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Perry, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Perry on the city page.
Is Kings Chapel Elementary School a good school?
Kings Chapel Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. 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 Houston County?
Besides Kings Chapel Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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