- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pelham, GA
Pelham City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130408002462
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham City Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pelham, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pelham City Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130408002462 · Pelham, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Elementary School (578 students)
Pelham City Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pelham City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Element
Pelham Elementary School
578 students
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
381 students
- This school
Pelham City Middle School
287 students
What this shows Pelham City Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham City Middle School compares
Pelham City Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,718
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Pelham City Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pelham City reports $13,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelham City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham City Middle School
How many students attend Pelham City Middle School?
Pelham City Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pelham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham City Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Pelham City Middle School?
100.0% of students at Pelham City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham City Middle School is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Pelham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham City Middle School?
Pelham City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pelham City Middle School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham City Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham City?
Besides Pelham City Middle School, Pelham City also operates Pelham Elementary School (578 students) and Pelham High School (381 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.