- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conyers, GA
Sims Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sims Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130441002050
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sims Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sims Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sims Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sims Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130441002050 · Conyers, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 10.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Sims Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sims Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale Count
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,788 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,118 students
- Conyers Middle
Conyers Middle School
943 students
- Edwards Middle 934
Edwards Middle School
934 students
- This school 462
Sims Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Sims Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sims Elementary School compares
Sims 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.5%
White 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Sims Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockdale County reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sims Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sims Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Conyers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hicks Elementary School
Standard public school
878 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pine Street Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Standard public school
639 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
House Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 14.4:1 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sims Elementary School
How many students attend Sims Elementary School?
Sims Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conyers, GA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sims Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sims Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% 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 Sims Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Sims Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sims Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sims Elementary School is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sims Elementary School?
Sims Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sims Elementary School rank among schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Sims Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Conyers, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conyers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockdale County?
Besides Sims Elementary School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Salem High School (1,118 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.