Enrollment
678
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, GA
Stark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130069003818
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stark Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stark Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stark Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stark Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stark Elementary School
Stark Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Georgia, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 678 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #349, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary School (503 students): Stark Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Butts County also operates Jackson High School (1,060 students) and Henderson Middle School (761 students) alongside Stark 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 Stark Elementary School compares
Stark 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$12,412
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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
White 62.7%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Stark 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 Butts County, which includes Stark Elementary School.
$12,412
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.3%
Federal 23.3%
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 Stark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
2 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 (~678 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stark Elementary School
How many students attend Stark Elementary School?
Stark Elementary School has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stark Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stark Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Stark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stark Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stark Elementary School?
Stark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Stark Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Stark Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Stark Elementary School a good school?
Stark Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Butts County?
Besides Stark Elementary School, Butts County also operates Jackson High School (1,060 students), Henderson Middle School (761 students), and Jackson Elementary School (503 students). See the Butts County district page for the complete list.
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