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Elementary· 16 schools in district

Kennedy Elementary School

200 Matthews School Rd, Winder, GA 30680Barrow County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
928
Students
Total enrolled
$14,450
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 928 students in grades PK–05 in Winder, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,450 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kennedy Elementary School is a large elementary in Winder, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 928 students. The district invests $14,450 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Kennedy Elementary School

928
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
60%
Free Lunch
68
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution456 male · 472 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility60%
National avg 52% · 554 students
Student Composition
39%
29%
20%
Asian4%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black20%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130029002016

Academic Outcomes at Kennedy Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30680

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,450Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,450
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,358
Student Support$2,745
Administration$1,734
Operations$2,167
Other$1,445
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,450 spent per student, an estimated $6,401 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
37%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
37.1%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Yargo Elementary SchoolBethlehem Elementary SchoolHolsenbeck Elementary SchoolStatham Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Russell Middle SchoolHaymon-Morris Middle SchoolWestside Middle SchoolBear Creek Middle School
↓
High School
Apalachee High SchoolWinder-Barrow High SchoolBarrow Arts and Sciences Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBarrow County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBarrow County →
Phone: (770)867-3182
NCES ID: 130029002016
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winder seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Barrow County
High
Apalachee High School
1,894 students · 09–12
● 40 opp49% FRL
High
Winder-Barrow High School
1,787 students · 09–12
● 40 opp45% FRL
High
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
1,064 students · 08–12
● 40 opp38% FRL
Mid
Russell Middle School
931 students · 06–08
● 40 opp52% FRL
Elem
Yargo Elementary School
896 students · PK–05
● 40 opp55% FRL
Elem
Bethlehem Elementary School
850 students · PK–05
● 35 opp45% FRL
Elem
Holsenbeck Elementary School
823 students · PK–05
● 40 opp57% FRL
Mid
Haymon-Morris Middle School
809 students · 06–08
● 40 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 Matthews School Rd, Winder, GA 30680
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.