- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sara Harp Minter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213002555
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 130213002555 · Fayetteville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13.3:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school 689
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
689 students
What this shows Sara Harp Minter Elementary School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sara Harp Minter Elementary School compares
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sara Harp Minter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sara Harp Minter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inman Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Peeples Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
North Fayette Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fayetteville Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
How many students attend Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sara Harp Minter Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sara Harp Minter Elementary School?
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sara Harp Minter Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Sara Harp Minter Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.