- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Villa Rica Elementary School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 130084002240 · Villa Rica, GA Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 17.7:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Villa Rica Elementary School grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Villa Rica Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 513
Villa Rica Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Villa Rica Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Rica Elementary School compares
Villa Rica Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,946
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 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.
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
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,338
- 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
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 (~513 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.