Enrollment
776
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Statham Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Statham Elementary School
Statham Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Statham, Georgia, enrolling 776 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Statham's public schools, it stands alongside Dove Creek Elementary School (543 students): Statham Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 10.9:1).
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students) alongside Statham 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 Statham Elementary School compares
Statham 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Statham Elementary School.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Statham on the city page.
Is Statham Elementary School a good school?
Statham Elementary School earns 34/100 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 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.
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