- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
King Springs Elementary School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.7 → 83.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130129000523 · Smyrna, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,101 enr · 13.4:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
King Springs Elementary School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.7 → 83.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
King Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 1,101
King Springs Elementary School
1,101 students
What this shows King Springs Elementary School reports 1,101 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Springs Elementary School compares
King Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
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 (~1,101 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,103 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.