- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winder, GA
Yargo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yargo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029002293
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yargo Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yargo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yargo Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Yargo Elementary School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 130029002293 · Winder, GA Other · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 11.8:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Yargo Elementary School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Yargo 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
Yargo Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Yargo Elementary School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yargo Elementary School compares
Yargo Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Yargo 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 Yargo 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Similar size | 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 Yargo 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 Winder
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Standard public school
967 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
813 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Winder Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
County Line Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yargo Elementary School
How many students attend Yargo Elementary School?
Yargo Elementary School has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yargo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yargo Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Yargo Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Yargo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yargo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yargo Elementary School is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yargo Elementary School?
Yargo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Yargo Elementary School rank among schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Yargo Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Yargo 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.