Enrollment
1,101
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, GA
King Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129000523
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Springs Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
King Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Springs Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Springs Elementary School
King Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Smyrna, Georgia, enrolling 1,101 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,101 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 400 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Smyrna's public schools, it stands alongside Nickajack Elementary School (1,260 students): King Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside King Springs 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 King Springs Elementary School compares
King Springs 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 44.9%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, King Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes King Springs Elementary School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 King Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nickajack Elementary School
Standard public school
1,260 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Teasley Elementary School
Standard public school
974 students 15:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary School
Standard public school
870 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Norton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Green Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.6:1 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 (~1,101 students)
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Frequently asked questions about King Springs Elementary School
How many students attend King Springs Elementary School?
King Springs Elementary School has 1,101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Springs Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 King Springs Elementary School?
16.9% of students at King Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Springs Elementary School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Springs Elementary School?
King Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 King Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, King Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
Is King Springs Elementary School a good school?
King Springs Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Cobb County?
Besides King Springs Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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