- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
The Foundry
Federal NCES profile for The Foundry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261004305
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Foundry earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Foundry has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Foundry ranks #2 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261004305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
The Foundry shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130261004305 · Gainesville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 4.7:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
The Foundry shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Foundry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school 28
The Foundry
28 students
What this shows The Foundry reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Foundry compares
The Foundry is a shrinking 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 67% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,074
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 32.1%
African American 14.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, The Foundry is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Foundry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Foundry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 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 (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Foundry
How many students attend The Foundry?
The Foundry has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Foundry?
The student-teacher ratio at The Foundry is 4.7:1, which is 67% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 70% 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 The Foundry?
79.6% of students at The Foundry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Foundry?
The largest demographic group at The Foundry is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Foundry?
The Foundry has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Foundry rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Foundry ranks #2 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides The Foundry, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.