- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Stark Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130069003818 · Jackson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 15.1:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (1,060 students)
Stark Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
1,060 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle School
761 students
- This school
Stark Elementary School
678 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary School
503 students
- Hampton L. Dau
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Stark Elementary School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stark Elementary School compares
Stark 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,164
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 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.
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
District finance for Butts County reports $13,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~678 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.