Enrollment
967
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winder, GA
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029004394
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winder, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% 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
What stands out at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winder, Georgia, enrolling 967 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 967 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 194 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 967 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winder's public schools, it stands alongside Holsenbeck Elementary School (813 students): Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students) alongside Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
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 Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy compares
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,318
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Winder
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Yargo Elementary School
Standard public school
782 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Winder Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
County Line Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 12.2:1 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 (~967 students)
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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 public 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 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy rank among schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #3 of 6 schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winder on the city page.
Is Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy a good school?
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Barrow County?
Besides Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.
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