Enrollment
513
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villa Rica, GA
Villa Rica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Rica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084002240
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Rica Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Villa Rica · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Villa Rica Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Villa Rica, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Rica Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Villa Rica Elementary School
Villa Rica Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Villa Rica, Georgia, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #321, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% 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 Villa Rica's public schools, it stands alongside Ithica Elementary (809 students): Villa Rica Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.9:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica Elementary School compares
Villa Rica 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 47.4%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ithica Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
New Georgia Elementary School
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Villa Rica Elementary School
How many students attend Villa Rica Elementary School?
Villa Rica Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Villa Rica, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Villa Rica Elementary School?
56.3% of students at Villa Rica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Rica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Rica Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Villa Rica, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Rica Elementary School?
Villa Rica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Villa Rica Elementary School rank among schools in Villa Rica?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Villa Rica, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Villa Rica on the city page.
Is Villa Rica Elementary School a good school?
Villa Rica Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Villa Rica 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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