- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ringgold, GA
Ringgold Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130093002300
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold Primary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Primary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093002300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ringgold Primary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130093002300 · Ringgold, GA Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 12.8:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
Ringgold Primary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ringgold Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
1,052 students
- Lakeview-Fort
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
963 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
858 students
- Ringgold Middl
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- This school
Ringgold Primary School
552 students
What this shows Ringgold Primary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold Primary School compares
Ringgold Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$14,153
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Ringgold Primary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catoosa County reports $14,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Ringgold
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold Primary School
How many students attend Ringgold Primary School?
Ringgold Primary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ringgold, GA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Primary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Ringgold Primary School?
35.9% of students at Ringgold Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold Primary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Ringgold, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold Primary School?
Ringgold Primary School 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 Ringgold Primary School rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Primary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, 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 Ringgold on the city page.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides Ringgold Primary School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Ringgold High School (1,052 students), and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.