Enrollment
265
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acworth, GA
Mccall Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Mccall Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129003528
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccall Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccall Primary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccall Primary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccall Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccall Primary School
Mccall Primary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Acworth, Georgia, enrolling 265 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Mccall Primary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Georgia schools and 37% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 265 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Acworth's public schools, it stands alongside Clark Creek Elementary School (1,108 students): Mccall Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Mccall Primary 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 Mccall Primary School compares
Mccall Primary 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,203
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
African American 38.1%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Mccall Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Mccall Primary School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Mccall Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccall Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,108 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ford Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary School
Standard public school
738 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 11.9:1 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 (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mccall Primary School
How many students attend Mccall Primary School?
Mccall Primary School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccall Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccall Primary School is 9.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 42% 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 Mccall Primary School?
50.2% of students at Mccall Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccall Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Mccall Primary School is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccall Primary School?
Mccall Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mccall Primary School rank among schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccall Primary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Acworth on the city page.
Is Mccall Primary School a good school?
Mccall Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Cobb County?
Besides Mccall Primary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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