At a glance
Reported students
1,104
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,143.5
Kelly Mill Elementary: 1,104 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,063
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Kelly Mill Elementary
Kelly Mill Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cumming. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Forsyth County. NCES reports 1,104 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.8%) and Asian (34.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kelly Mill Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.8%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black4.1%
- Asian34.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forsyth County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Silver City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,142 reported students
Chestatee Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,159 reported students
Matt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,171 reported students
New Hope Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,175 reported students
Midway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,022 reported students
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
982 reported students
Public schools near Kelly Mill Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Whitlow Elementary Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 1,247 | 1.5 mi |
| New Hope Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 1,175 | 1.8 mi |
| Cumming Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 900 | 2 mi |
| Sawnee Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 1,591 | 2.4 mi |
| Vickery Creek Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 982 | 4 mi |
| Mashburn Elementary School Elementary · Forsyth County | PK–05 | 976 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Mill Elementary
What grades does Kelly Mill Elementary serve?
Kelly Mill Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forsyth County.
How many students attend Kelly Mill Elementary?
Kelly Mill Elementary reported 1,104 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,063 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kelly Mill Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,104 students and 69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kelly Mill Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kelly Mill Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forsyth County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kelly Mill Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kelly Mill Elementary in?
Kelly Mill Elementary is part of Forsyth County, based in Cumming, GA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kelly Mill Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George W. Whitlow Elementary (1.5 mi), New Hope Elementary School (1.8 mi), Cumming Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.