- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130372003839 · Forsyth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Persons High School (1,323 students)
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Persons H
Mary Persons High School
1,323 students
- Monroe County
Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
1,062 students
- T.G. Scott Ele
T.G. Scott Elementary School
835 students
- Samuel E. Hubb
Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
753 students
- This school
Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
730 students
What this shows Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School compares
Katherine B. Sutton 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,516
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 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.
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
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,062
- 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.
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 (~730 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.