Enrollment
661
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, GA
Spring Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213001235
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Hill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Hill Elementary School
Spring Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 661 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 661 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 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #175.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 661 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Sara Harp Minter Elementary School (689 students): Spring Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill Elementary School compares
Spring Hill 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,095
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 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
White 11.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Spring Hill 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 Fayette County, which includes Spring Hill Elementary School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 Spring Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Inman Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Peeples Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
North Fayette Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fayetteville Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~661 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Spring Hill Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Spring Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Elementary School is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Spring Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Spring Hill Elementary School a good school?
Spring Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Fayette County?
Besides Spring Hill Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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