- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 130123004309 · Hampton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 22.3:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy 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
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
1,048 students
What this shows Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy compares
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,049
- 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
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 (~1,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,019 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.