Enrollment
640
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, GA
Mount Zion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Zion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084000319
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Zion Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Zion Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Zion Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Zion Elementary School
Mount Zion Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 640 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 640 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Carrollton's public schools, it stands alongside Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students): Mount Zion Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion Elementary School compares
Mount Zion 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Mount Zion 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 Carroll County, which includes Mount Zion Elementary School.
$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 Mount Zion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Zion Elementary School'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 Carrollton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carrollton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,894 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
991 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 17:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 13:1 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 (~640 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Zion Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Mount Zion Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Mount Zion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Zion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Zion Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mount Zion Elementary School rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
Is Mount Zion Elementary School a good school?
Mount Zion Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Mount Zion Elementary School, 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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