- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumming, GA
Silver City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222003356
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver City Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver City Elementary School ranks #14 of 16 schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222003356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Silver City Elementary School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130222003356 · Cumming, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,142 enr · 16.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Silver City Elementary School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Silver City Elementary School 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 1,142
Silver City Elementary School
1,142 students
What this shows Silver City Elementary School reports 1,142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver City Elementary School compares
Silver City 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,142
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Silver City Elementary School 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 Silver City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver City Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Cumming
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sawnee Elementary School
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Poole's Mill Elementary
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1,384 students 20.1:1 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
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
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 (~1,142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver City Elementary School
How many students attend Silver City Elementary School?
Silver City Elementary School has 1,142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,128 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver City Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver City Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Silver City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver City Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver City Elementary School?
Silver City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Silver City Elementary School rank among schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver City Elementary School ranks #14 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 Silver City Elementary School, 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.