- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barnett Shoals Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130117000446
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnett Shoals Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnett Shoals Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett Shoals Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Barnett Shoals Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130117000446 · Athens, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 10.7:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Barnett Shoals Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Barnett Shoals Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 490
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Barnett Shoals Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnett Shoals Elementary School compares
Barnett Shoals Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Barnett Shoals Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnett Shoals Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnett Shoals Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Gaines Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Timothy Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.4:1 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnett Shoals Elementary School
How many students attend Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Barnett Shoals Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barnett Shoals Elementary School is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnett Shoals Elementary School?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Barnett Shoals Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett Shoals Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Barnett Shoals Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.