- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindale, GA
Pepperell Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pepperell Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219000938
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepperell Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepperell Primary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lindale, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pepperell Primary shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130219000938 · Lindale, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Pepperell Primary shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pepperell Primary 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 Primary
456 students
What this shows Pepperell Primary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepperell Primary compares
Pepperell Primary is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Pepperell Primary 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 Primary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Primary'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 other schools in Lindale
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pepperell Primary
How many students attend Pepperell Primary?
Pepperell Primary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepperell Primary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Primary?
51.3% of students at Pepperell Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepperell Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pepperell Primary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Lindale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepperell Primary?
Pepperell Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepperell Primary ranks #1 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 Primary, 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.