- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rex, GA
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roberta T. Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123002305
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rex · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rex, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 130123002305 · Rex, GA Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 11.3:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School 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 720
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
720 students
What this shows Roberta T. Smith Elementary School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberta T. Smith Elementary School compares
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 5.0%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Roberta T. Smith Elementary School 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 Roberta T. Smith Elementary School'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
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rex, GA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
90.5% of students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Rex, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberta T. Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Rex?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rex, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Roberta T. Smith Elementary School, 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.