Enrollment
608
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hart Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hart Elementary School
South Hart Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartwell, Georgia, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 608 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 608 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hartwell's public schools, it stands alongside Hartwell Elementary School (566 students): South Hart Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Hart County also operates Hart County High School (1,071 students) and Hart County Middle School (832 students) alongside South Hart 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 South Hart Elementary School compares
South Hart 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,464
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart County, which includes South Hart Elementary School.
$12,464
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 19.9%
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 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
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~608 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hartwell on the city page.
Is South Hart Elementary School a good school?
South Hart Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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