Enrollment
730
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forsyth, GA
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130372003839
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA.
School address
District: Monroe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130372003839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Forsyth, Georgia, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 730 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Forsyth's public schools, it stands alongside T.G. Scott Elementary School (835 students): Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 15.2:1).
Monroe County also operates Mary Persons High School (1,323 students) and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students) alongside Katherine B. Sutton 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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School compares
Katherine B. Sutton 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
White 64.8%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School.
$13,948
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 11.7%
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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T.G. Scott Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Forsyth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~730 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
How many students attend Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forsyth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Forsyth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School rank among schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forsyth on the city page.
Is Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School a good school?
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Monroe County?
Besides Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School, Monroe County also operates Mary Persons High School (1,323 students), Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students), and T.G. Scott Elementary School (835 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.
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