Enrollment
967
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130029004394
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy — Winder, GA
Federal NCES profile for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
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: Barrow 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)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 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
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy reports 967 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% below the Georgia average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 484 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barrow County spends $14,450 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.1% from local sources (property taxes), 46.9% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), 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 Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 79% | — | — |
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
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,450
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 484 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 967 Top 79% in Georgia — larger than 21% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.3% -58% vs state
NCES ID 130029004394
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 11.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 484:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.7%
In-school suspensions 110
Out-of-school suspensions 84
Expulsions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
$14,450
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
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
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar other schools in Winder
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Yargo Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Winder Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
County Line Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
How many students attend Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has 967 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winder, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
25.3% of students at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is White at 53.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winder, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.