Enrollment
625
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Stem Academy at Bartlett compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Stem Academy at Bartlett
The Stem Academy at Bartlett is a mid-sized middle school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 625 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 625 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (29%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Savannah's middle schools, it stands alongside Oglethorpe Charter School (567 students): The Stem Academy at Bartlett is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 12.6:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside The Stem Academy at Bartlett.
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 The Stem Academy at Bartlett compares
The Stem Academy at Bartlett on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes The Stem Academy at Bartlett.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Stem Academy at Bartlett a good school?
The Stem Academy at Bartlett earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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