Enrollment
1,384
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poole's Mill Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poole's Mill Elementary
Poole's Mill Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 1,384 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 40% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,384 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumming's public schools, it stands alongside Sawnee Elementary School (1,591 students): Poole's Mill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Poole's Mill Elementary.
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 Poole's Mill Elementary compares
Poole's Mill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,928
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Poole's Mill Elementary.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Cumming
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,591 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Standard public school
1,247 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Matt Elementary School
Standard public school
1,171 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver City Elementary School
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 17:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
982 students 15.3:1 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 (~1,384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Poole's Mill Elementary a good school?
Poole's Mill Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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