Enrollment
142
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumpkin, GA
Stewart County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130459002195
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lumpkin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lumpkin, GA.
School address
District: Stewart County · Georgia
NCES ID 130459002195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stewart County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stewart County Elementary School
Stewart County Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Lumpkin, Georgia, enrolling 142 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Stewart County Elementary School is leaner than roughly 97% of Georgia schools and 42% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 142 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Stewart County spends $21,514 per pupil, 55% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 142 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stewart County also operates Stewart County High School (114 students) and Stewart County Middle School (82 students) alongside Stewart County 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 Stewart County Elementary School compares
Stewart County 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 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 93.0%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Stewart County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stewart County, which includes Stewart County Elementary School.
$21,514
Per student
+55%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 35.7%
Federal 26.9%
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 Stewart County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~142 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stewart County Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart County Elementary School?
Stewart County Elementary School has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumpkin, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Elementary School is 8.4:1, which is 42% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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 Stewart County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stewart County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart County Elementary School is African American at 93.0% of enrollment, in Lumpkin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart County Elementary School?
Stewart County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Stewart County Elementary School rank among public schools in Lumpkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lumpkin, 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 Lumpkin on the city page.
Is Stewart County Elementary School a good school?
Stewart County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Stewart County?
Besides Stewart County Elementary School, Stewart County also operates Stewart County High School (114 students) and Stewart County Middle School (82 students). See the Stewart County district page for the complete list.
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