Enrollment
1,118
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomingdale, GA
New Hampstead K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for New Hampstead K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130102004412
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hampstead K-8 School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bloomingdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hampstead K-8 School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampstead K-8 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bloomingdale, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102004412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hampstead K-8 School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hampstead K-8 School
New Hampstead K-8 School is a large combined-grade school in Bloomingdale, Georgia, enrolling 1,118 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 41% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,118 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bloomingdale's public schools, it stands alongside Bloomingdale Elementary School (350 students): New Hampstead K-8 School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside New Hampstead K-8 School.
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 New Hampstead K-8 School compares
New Hampstead K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
African American 38.6%
White 11.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, New Hampstead K-8 School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes New Hampstead K-8 School.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 New Hampstead K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hampstead K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Bloomingdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,118 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Hampstead K-8 School
How many students attend New Hampstead K-8 School?
New Hampstead K-8 School has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomingdale, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampstead K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hampstead K-8 School is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hampstead K-8 School?
45.8% of students at New Hampstead K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hampstead K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at New Hampstead K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Bloomingdale, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hampstead K-8 School?
New Hampstead K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Hampstead K-8 School rank among public schools in Bloomingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hampstead K-8 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bloomingdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomingdale on the city page.
Is New Hampstead K-8 School a good school?
New Hampstead K-8 School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides New Hampstead K-8 School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.
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