- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, GA
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharp Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084002299
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharp Creek Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharp Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sharp Creek Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130084002299 · Carrollton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 13:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Sharp Creek Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sharp Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 547
Sharp Creek Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Sharp Creek Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharp Creek Elementary School compares
Sharp Creek Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Sharp Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharp Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharp Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Carrollton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carrollton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,894 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
991 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharp Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Sharp Creek Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Sharp Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharp Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharp Creek Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sharp Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Sharp Creek Elementary School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.