- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statham, GA
Statham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Statham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029000171
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Statham Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Statham · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Statham Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Statham Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Statham, GA.
School address
District: Barrow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130029000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Statham Elementary School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130029000171 · Statham, GA Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 13.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Statham Elementary School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Statham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school 776
Statham Elementary School
776 students
What this shows Statham Elementary School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Statham Elementary School compares
Statham 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$12,943
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 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Statham Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Statham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Statham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Statham
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Statham Elementary School
How many students attend Statham Elementary School?
Statham Elementary School has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Statham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Statham Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Statham Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Statham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Statham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Statham Elementary School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Statham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Statham Elementary School?
Statham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Statham Elementary School rank among public schools in Statham?
By Resource Investment Index, Statham Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Statham, 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 Barrow County?
Besides Statham Elementary School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.