Enrollment
1,048
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130123004309
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy — Hampton, GA
Federal NCES profile for Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy reports 1,048 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Georgia average and 75% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clayton County spends $13,263 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.4% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 50% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,048 Top 83% in Georgia — larger than 17% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 +50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.4% +49% vs state
NCES ID 130123004309
Student demographics
African American 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.5%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy.
$13,263
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dutchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
962 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
How many students attend Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy?
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy is 21.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy?
90.4% of students at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy is African American at 82.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy?
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.