- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun, GA
Sonoraville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sonoraville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130243003877
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoraville Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoraville Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoraville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243003877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sonoraville Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130243003877 · Calhoun, GA Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Sonoraville Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sonoraville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- This school
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- Red Bud Elemen
Red Bud Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Sonoraville Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoraville Elementary compares
Sonoraville Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,922
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Sonoraville Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoraville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoraville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Calhoun
3 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoraville Elementary
How many students attend Sonoraville Elementary?
Sonoraville Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Sonoraville Elementary?
41.7% of students at Sonoraville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoraville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sonoraville Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoraville Elementary?
Sonoraville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sonoraville Elementary rank among schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoraville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Sonoraville Elementary, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Red Bud Middle School (786 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.