- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindale, GA
Pepperell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pepperell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130219000934
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepperell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepperell Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lindale, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pepperell Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130219000934 · Lindale, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 13.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Pepperell Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pepperell Middle School 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 Middle School
518 students
What this shows Pepperell Middle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepperell Middle School compares
Pepperell Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,510
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Pepperell Middle School 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 Middle School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pepperell Middle School'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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pepperell Middle School
How many students attend Pepperell Middle School?
Pepperell Middle School has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Pepperell Middle School?
54.0% of students at Pepperell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepperell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pepperell Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Lindale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepperell Middle School?
Pepperell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, 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.