- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, GA
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123004154
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123004154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130123004154 · Jonesboro, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 14.1:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 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 494
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
494 students
What this shows Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts compares
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts'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
Similar high schools in Jonesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mundy's Mill High School
Standard public school
1,665 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Jonesboro High School
Standard public school
1,630 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion High School
Standard public school
1,232 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Standard public school
887 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
How many students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has 494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
90.4% of students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is African American at 78.3% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, 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.