Enrollment
333
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130129000528
Argyle Elementary School — Smyrna, GA
Federal NCES profile for Argyle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argyle Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Argyle Elementary School reports 333 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Georgia average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 333 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cobb County spends $14,611 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argyle Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 16% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,611
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 333 Top 12% in Georgia — larger than 88% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.2% +16% vs state
NCES ID 130129000528
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
African American 33.6%
Asian 2.7%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Argyle Elementary School.
$14,611
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Smyrna
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1,101 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Teasley Elementary School
Standard public school
974 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary School
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870 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Norton Park Elementary School
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643 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Green Acres Elementary School
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584 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Argyle Elementary School
How many students attend Argyle Elementary School?
Argyle Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a other school in Smyrna, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Argyle Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Argyle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argyle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Argyle Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Smyrna, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argyle Elementary School?
Argyle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.