Enrollment
357
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arnco-Sargent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150000753
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnco-Sargent Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arnco-Sargent Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arnco-Sargent Elementary School
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 357 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Arnco-Sargent Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Georgia schools and 22% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newnan's public schools, it stands alongside Welch Elementary School (1,012 students): Arnco-Sargent Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Arnco-Sargent 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 Arnco-Sargent Elementary School compares
Arnco-Sargent 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,662
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 54.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Arnco-Sargent 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 Coweta County, which includes Arnco-Sargent Elementary School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Arnco-Sargent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnco-Sargent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welch Elementary School
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 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 (~357 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arnco-Sargent Elementary School
How many students attend Arnco-Sargent Elementary School?
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnco-Sargent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnco-Sargent Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Arnco-Sargent Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Arnco-Sargent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnco-Sargent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arnco-Sargent Elementary School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnco-Sargent Elementary School?
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Arnco-Sargent Elementary School rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnco-Sargent Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
Is Arnco-Sargent Elementary School a good school?
Arnco-Sargent Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Coweta County?
Besides Arnco-Sargent Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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