Enrollment
753
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acworth, GA
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pickett's Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129003732
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickett's Mill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickett's Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett's Mill Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickett's Mill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Pickett's Mill Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Acworth, Georgia, enrolling 753 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Georgia average.
With 753 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 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Acworth's public schools, it stands alongside Clark Creek Elementary School (1,108 students): Pickett's Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Pickett's Mill 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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School compares
Pickett's Mill 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$13,203
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Pickett's Mill 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 Cobb County, which includes Pickett's Mill Elementary School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickett's Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,108 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Ford Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary School
Standard public school
738 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~753 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pickett's Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acworth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickett's Mill Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% 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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
14.7% of students at Pickett's Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pickett's Mill Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
Pickett's Mill 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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickett's Mill Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Acworth on the city page.
Is Pickett's Mill Elementary School a good school?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Cobb County?
Besides Pickett's Mill Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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