- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartwell, GA
Hartwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hartwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130273001197
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartwell Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hartwell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hartwell Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130273001197 · Hartwell, GA Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 15.3:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart County High School (1,071 students)
Hartwell Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hartwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hart County Hi
Hart County High School
1,071 students
- Hart County Mi
Hart County Middle School
832 students
- North Hart Ele
North Hart Elementary School
666 students
- South Hart Ele
South Hart Elementary School
608 students
- This school
Hartwell Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Hartwell Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartwell Elementary School compares
Hartwell 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,167
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 35.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Hartwell Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hart County reports $13,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hart County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Hartwell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hartwell Elementary School
How many students attend Hartwell Elementary School?
Hartwell Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartwell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartwell Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartwell Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Hartwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hartwell Elementary School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Hartwell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartwell Elementary School?
Hartwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hartwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Hartwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hart County?
Besides Hartwell Elementary School, Hart County also operates Hart County High School (1,071 students), Hart County Middle School (832 students), and North Hart Elementary School (666 students). See the Hart County district page for the complete list.