- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130117002103
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130117002103 · Athens, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 8.1:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 350
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Howard B. Stroud Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard B. Stroud Elementary School compares
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is a growing 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 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: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard B. Stroud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Gaines Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Timothy Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.4:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
How many students attend Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is 8.1:1, which is 44% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Athens, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
Howard B. Stroud 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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.