- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Sardis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sardis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001171
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sardis Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sardis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sardis Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Sardis Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130261001171 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 12.9:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Sardis Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sardis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Sardis Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Sardis Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sardis Elementary School compares
Sardis 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,074
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Sardis Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sardis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sardis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sardis Elementary School
How many students attend Sardis Elementary School?
Sardis Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sardis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sardis Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Sardis Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Sardis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sardis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sardis Elementary School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sardis Elementary School?
Sardis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Sardis Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sardis Elementary School ranks #13 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Sardis Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.