- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mount Zion Elementary School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130084000319 · Carrollton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 13.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Mount Zion Elementary School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mount Zion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 640
Mount Zion Elementary School
640 students
What this shows Mount Zion Elementary School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Zion Elementary School compares
Mount Zion 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,946
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 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.
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
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,338
- 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
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 (~640 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.