- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marietta, GA
Nicholson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129002109
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholson Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 30
- schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholson Elementary School ranks #4 of 30 schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Nicholson Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130129002109 · Marietta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 10.1:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Nicholson Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nicholson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 413
Nicholson Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Nicholson Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholson Elementary School compares
Nicholson 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Nicholson Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Marietta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,104 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary School
Standard public school
1,072 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
1,021 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Brumby Elementary School
Standard public school
963 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Standard public school
898 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Dowell Elementary School
Standard public school
898 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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholson Elementary School
How many students attend Nicholson Elementary School?
Nicholson Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Nicholson Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Nicholson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholson Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholson Elementary School?
Nicholson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Nicholson Elementary School rank among schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholson Elementary School ranks #4 of 30 schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Nicholson Elementary 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.