Enrollment
666
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, GA
Temple Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Temple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084000320
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Temple, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Temple Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Temple Elementary School
Temple Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Temple, Georgia, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 666 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 666 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Temple's public schools, it stands alongside Providence Elementary School (557 students): Temple Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Temple Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Temple Elementary School compares
Temple Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Temple Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Temple Elementary School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Temple 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 Temple
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Temple Elementary School
How many students attend Temple Elementary School?
Temple Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temple Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Temple Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Temple Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Temple, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple Elementary School?
Temple Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Temple Elementary School rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Temple, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
Is Temple Elementary School a good school?
Temple Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Temple 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.
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