- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, GA
Kemp Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kemp Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130123001925
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemp Elem School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elem School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123001925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Kemp Elem School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 130123001925 · Hampton, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Kemp Elem School shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kemp Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 586
Kemp Elem School
586 students
What this shows Kemp Elem School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp Elem School compares
Kemp Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 4.8%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Kemp Elem School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp Elem School
How many students attend Kemp Elem School?
Kemp Elem School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kemp Elem School?
90.4% of students at Kemp Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kemp Elem School is African American at 77.3% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp Elem School?
Kemp Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Kemp Elem School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Elem School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Kemp Elem School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.