Enrollment
1,048
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, GA
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123004309
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123004309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+55% 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
What stands out at Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hampton, Georgia, enrolling 1,048 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 55% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,048 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 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
16.0% 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.
Among Hampton's public schools, it stands alongside Dutchtown Elementary School (962 students): Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 18.2:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy.
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 Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy compares
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy.
$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 Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy'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 other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dutchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
962 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 13.3:1 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 (~1,048 students)
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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 public 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 22.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy a good school?
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. 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 Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy, 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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