- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Barnwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barnwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228001979
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnwell Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Barnwell Elementary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 130228001979 · Alpharetta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 14:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Barnwell Elementary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Barnwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 672
Barnwell Elementary School
672 students
What this shows Barnwell Elementary School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnwell Elementary School compares
Barnwell 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 88% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Asian 17.4%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Barnwell Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary School
Standard public school
1,022 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Brandywine Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
786 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell Elementary School
How many students attend Barnwell Elementary School?
Barnwell Elementary School has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Barnwell Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Barnwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barnwell Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnwell Elementary School?
Barnwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Barnwell Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Barnwell Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.