Enrollment
427
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130438001552
Barton Chapel Elementary School — Augusta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Barton Chapel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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: Richmond 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barton Chapel Elementary School 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
Barton Chapel Elementary School reports 427 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Georgia average and 89% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richmond County spends $15,323 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 24.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Barton Chapel Elementary School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 21% | — | — |
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
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$15,323
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 427 Top 21% in Georgia — larger than 79% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.9% +61% vs state
NCES ID 130438001552
Student demographics
African American 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Barton Chapel Elementary School.
$15,323
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
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
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
Similar other schools in Augusta
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719 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Belair K-8 School
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675 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Richmond Hill K-8
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667 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barton Chapel Elementary School
How many students attend Barton Chapel Elementary School?
Barton Chapel Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a other school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Chapel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Chapel Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barton Chapel Elementary School?
97.9% of students at Barton Chapel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Chapel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barton Chapel Elementary School is African American at 86.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Chapel Elementary School?
Barton Chapel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.