Enrollment
518
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pepperell Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pepperell Middle School
Pepperell Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lindale, Georgia, enrolling 518 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 518 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lindale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pepperell Elementary (534 students): Pepperell Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students) and Model High (915 students) alongside Pepperell Middle 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 Pepperell Middle School compares
Pepperell Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floyd County, which includes Pepperell Middle School.
$14,189
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~518 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lindale on the city page.
Is Pepperell Middle School a good school?
Pepperell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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