Enrollment
578
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham Elementary School
Pelham Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pelham, Georgia, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 578 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pelham's public schools, it stands alongside Shiver Elementary School (579 students): Pelham Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (381 students) and Pelham City Middle School (287 students) alongside Pelham Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pelham Elementary School compares
Pelham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham City, which includes Pelham Elementary School.
$13,182
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pelham on the city page.
Is Pelham Elementary School a good school?
Pelham Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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