- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, GA
Nickajack Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nickajack Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129002247
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nickajack Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nickajack Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nickajack Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Nickajack Elementary School grew from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,191 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 130129002247 · Smyrna, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 16.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Nickajack Elementary School grew from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,191 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nickajack 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
Nickajack Elementary School
1,260 students
What this shows Nickajack Elementary School reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nickajack Elementary School compares
Nickajack Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Nickajack 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 Nickajack 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nickajack 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 Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,101 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Teasley Elementary School
Standard public school
974 students 15:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary School
Standard public school
870 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Norton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Green Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.6:1 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 (~1,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nickajack Elementary School
How many students attend Nickajack Elementary School?
Nickajack Elementary School has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,191 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickajack Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickajack Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nickajack Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Nickajack Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nickajack Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nickajack Elementary School is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nickajack Elementary School?
Nickajack Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Nickajack Elementary School rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Nickajack Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Nickajack 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.