- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Smith-Barnes Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130282001209 · Stockbridge, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 12.6:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Smith-Barnes Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Smith-Barnes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 252
Smith-Barnes Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Smith-Barnes Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith-Barnes Elementary School compares
Smith-Barnes 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,373
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 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.
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
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,622
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~252 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.