- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy shrank from 1,064 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-121 students YoY 130029004394 · Winder, GA Other · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 14.9:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy shrank from 1,064 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- This school
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- Holsenbeck Ele
Holsenbeck Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy compares
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,869
- 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
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 (~967 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), down 121.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.