Enrollment
494
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123004154
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 63
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Jonesboro, Georgia, enrolling 494 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jonesboro's high schools, it stands alongside Mundy's Mill High School (1,665 students): Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts.
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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts compares
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,136
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts a good school?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts earns 63/100 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 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.
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