- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiram, GA
Mcgarity Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgarity Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402002009
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgarity Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgarity Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgarity Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hiram, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mcgarity Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130402002009 · Hiram, GA Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13.3:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Mcgarity Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mcgarity Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 572
Mcgarity Elementary School
572 students
What this shows Mcgarity Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgarity Elementary School compares
Mcgarity Elementary School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$13,037
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Mcgarity Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgarity Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgarity Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hiram
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgarity Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgarity Elementary School?
Mcgarity Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiram, GA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgarity Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgarity Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% 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 Mcgarity Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Mcgarity Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgarity Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgarity Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Hiram, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgarity Elementary School?
Mcgarity Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mcgarity Elementary School rank among schools in Hiram?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgarity Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hiram, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Mcgarity Elementary School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.