- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartwell, GA
South Hart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Hart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130273002573
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hart Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hartwell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hart Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
South Hart Elementary School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 130273002573 · Hartwell, GA Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 16.9:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart County High School (1,071 students)
South Hart Elementary School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Hart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hart County Hi
Hart County High School
1,071 students
- Hart County Mi
Hart County Middle School
832 students
- North Hart Ele
North Hart Elementary School
666 students
- This school
South Hart Elementary School
608 students
- Hartwell Eleme
Hartwell Elementary School
566 students
What this shows South Hart Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hart Elementary School compares
South Hart Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,167
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, South Hart Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hart County reports $13,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hart County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartwell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hartwell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hart Elementary School
How many students attend South Hart Elementary School?
South Hart Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartwell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hart Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hart Elementary School?
52.2% of students at South Hart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Hart Elementary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hartwell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hart Elementary School?
South Hart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 South Hart Elementary School rank among public schools in Hartwell?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hart Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hartwell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hart County?
Besides South Hart Elementary School, Hart County also operates Hart County High School (1,071 students), Hart County Middle School (832 students), and North Hart Elementary School (666 students). See the Hart County district page for the complete list.