- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, GA
Smyrna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smyrna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129004134
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smyrna Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smyrna Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Smyrna Elementary School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130129004134 · Smyrna, GA Other · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 11.3:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Smyrna Elementary School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Smyrna Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 870
Smyrna Elementary School
870 students
What this shows Smyrna Elementary School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smyrna Elementary School compares
Smyrna 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$14,680
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 21.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Smyrna Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smyrna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smyrna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nickajack Elementary School
Standard public school
1,260 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
King Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
1,101 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Teasley Elementary School
Standard public school
974 students 15:1 students per teacher
Norton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Green Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.6:1 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smyrna Elementary School
How many students attend Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, GA. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Smyrna Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Smyrna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smyrna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smyrna Elementary School is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Smyrna Elementary School rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Smyrna Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Smyrna, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Smyrna Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.