Enrollment
350
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard B. Stroud Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Athens, Georgia, enrolling 350 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of Georgia schools and 44% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarke County spends $18,075 per pupil, 30% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Athens's public schools, it stands alongside South Jackson Elementary School (715 students): Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students) and Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students) alongside Howard B. Stroud Elementary School.
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 Howard B. Stroud Elementary School compares
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County, which includes Howard B. Stroud Elementary School.
$18,075
Per student
+30%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 29.2%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howard B. Stroud Elementary School a good school?
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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