- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rossville, GA
Rossville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rossville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537000661
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rossville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rossville, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Rossville Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 130537000661 · Rossville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 11.8:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Rossville Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rossville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 447
Rossville Elementary School
447 students
What this shows Rossville Elementary School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossville Elementary School compares
Rossville Elementary School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Rossville Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rossville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Rossville
2 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rossville Elementary School
How many students attend Rossville Elementary School?
Rossville Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rossville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossville Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Rossville Elementary School?
82.5% of students at Rossville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rossville Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Rossville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossville Elementary School?
Rossville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rossville Elementary School rank among schools in Rossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rossville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Rossville Elementary School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.