Enrollment
252
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockbridge, GA
Smith-Barnes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith-Barnes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130282001209
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith-Barnes Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 16
- public schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith-Barnes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith-Barnes Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smith-Barnes Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smith-Barnes Elementary School
Smith-Barnes Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 252 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Georgia schools, with 252 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 252 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Stockbridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Red Oak Elementary School (638 students): Smith-Barnes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 15.9:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Smith-Barnes Elementary 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 Smith-Barnes Elementary School compares
Smith-Barnes Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 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
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
White 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Smith-Barnes Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Smith-Barnes Elementary School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Smith-Barnes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith-Barnes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockbridge
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~252 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smith-Barnes Elementary School
How many students attend Smith-Barnes Elementary School?
Smith-Barnes Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith-Barnes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith-Barnes Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Smith-Barnes Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Smith-Barnes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith-Barnes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith-Barnes Elementary School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith-Barnes Elementary School?
Smith-Barnes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Smith-Barnes Elementary School rank among public schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith-Barnes Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 public schools in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Smith-Barnes Elementary School a good school?
Smith-Barnes Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Henry County?
Besides Smith-Barnes Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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