- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Poole's Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poole's Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222004400
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poole's Mill Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Poole's Mill Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poole's Mill Elementary ranks #16 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Poole's Mill Elementary grew from 1,090 students in 2022-23 to 1,197 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 130222004400 · Cumming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,384 enr · 20.1:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Poole's Mill Elementary grew from 1,090 students in 2022-23 to 1,197 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Poole's Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school
Poole's Mill Elementary
1,384 students
What this shows Poole's Mill Elementary reports 1,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poole's Mill Elementary compares
Poole's Mill 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 82% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$11,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Poole's Mill Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poole's Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poole's Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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Matt Elementary School
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Silver City Elementary School
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1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
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Vickery Creek Elementary School
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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 (~1,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poole's Mill Elementary
How many students attend Poole's Mill Elementary?
Poole's Mill Elementary has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,090 (2022-23) → 1,197 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poole's Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poole's Mill Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poole's Mill Elementary?
10.7% of students at Poole's Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poole's Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poole's Mill Elementary is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poole's Mill Elementary?
Poole's Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Poole's Mill Elementary rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Poole's Mill Elementary ranks #16 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Poole's Mill Elementary, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.