- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savannah, GA
The Stem Academy at Bartlett
Federal NCES profile for The Stem Academy at Bartlett, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130102000393
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Stem Academy at Bartlett earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Stem Academy at Bartlett has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Stem Academy at Bartlett ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
The Stem Academy at Bartlett held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130102000393 · Savannah, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 12:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
The Stem Academy at Bartlett held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Stem Academy at Bartlett in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 625
The Stem Academy at Bartlett
625 students
What this shows The Stem Academy at Bartlett reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Stem Academy at Bartlett compares
The Stem Academy at Bartlett 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, The Stem Academy at Bartlett is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Stem Academy at Bartlett Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Stem Academy at Bartlett's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Savannah
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oglethorpe Charter School
Standard public school
567 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School
Standard public school
528 students 10:1 students per teacher
Myers Middle School
Standard public school
503 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Coastal Middle School
Standard public school
486 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Derenne Middle School
Standard public school
484 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Hubert Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Stem Academy at Bartlett
How many students attend The Stem Academy at Bartlett?
The Stem Academy at Bartlett has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy at Bartlett?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy at Bartlett is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 The Stem Academy at Bartlett?
35.3% of students at The Stem Academy at Bartlett are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Stem Academy at Bartlett?
The largest demographic group at The Stem Academy at Bartlett is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Stem Academy at Bartlett?
The Stem Academy at Bartlett has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 The Stem Academy at Bartlett rank among middle schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, The Stem Academy at Bartlett ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides The Stem Academy at Bartlett, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.