- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindale, GA
Pepperell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pepperell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130219002260
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepperell Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepperell Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lindale, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Pepperell Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 130219002260 · Lindale, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.2:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Pepperell Elementary grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pepperell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- Model High
Model High
915 students
- Pepperell High
Pepperell High School
866 students
- Coosa High Sch
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Pepperell Elementary
534 students
What this shows Pepperell Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepperell Elementary compares
Pepperell Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Pepperell Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pepperell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pepperell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Lindale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pepperell Elementary
How many students attend Pepperell Elementary?
Pepperell Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pepperell Elementary?
54.5% of students at Pepperell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepperell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pepperell Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Lindale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepperell Elementary?
Pepperell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pepperell Elementary rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lindale, 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 Floyd County?
Besides Pepperell Elementary, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Model High (915 students), and Pepperell High School (866 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.