- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, GA
Pelham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130408001485
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pelham, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pelham Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130408001485 · Pelham, GA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham High School (381 students)
Pelham Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pelham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pelham Elementary School
578 students
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
381 students
- Pelham City Mi
Pelham City Middle School
287 students
What this shows Pelham Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Elementary School compares
Pelham 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Pelham Elementary 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Pelham
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Elementary School
How many students attend Pelham Elementary School?
Pelham Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pelham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Elementary School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Pelham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Elementary School?
Pelham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pelham Elementary School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Elementary School ranks #2 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 Elementary School, Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (381 students) and Pelham City Middle School (287 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.