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Elementary· 24 schools in district

Spring Hill Elementary School

100 Bradford Sq, Fayetteville, GA 30215Fayette County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
655
Students
Total enrolled
$15,175
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 655 students in grades PK–05 in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,175 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spring Hill Elementary School is a large elementary in Fayetteville, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 655 students. The district invests $15,175 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Spring Hill Elementary School

655
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
49
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 Distribution353 male · 302 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 413 students
Student Composition
15%
12%
59%
8%
Asian5%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black59%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130213001235

Academic Outcomes at Spring Hill Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30215

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,175Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,175
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,677
Student Support$2,883
Administration$1,821
Operations$2,276
Other$1,517
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,175 spent per student, an estimated $6,723 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
54%
State government
37.6%
Local (property tax)
54.0%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 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
Sara Harp Minter Elementary SchoolPeeples Elementary SchoolKedron Elementary SchoolInman Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
J.C. Booth Middle SchoolRising Starr Middle SchoolBennett's Mill Middle SchoolFlat Rock Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
McIntosh High SchoolWhitewater High SchoolFayette County High SchoolStarrs Mill High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyFayette County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFayette County →
Phone: (770)460-3432
NCES ID: 130213001235
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fayetteville 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 Fayette County
High
McIntosh High School
1,695 students · 09–12
● 46 opp12% FRL
High
Whitewater High School
1,387 students · 09–12
● 43 opp18% FRL
High
Fayette County High School
1,368 students · 09–12
● 39 opp46% FRL
High
Starrs Mill High School
1,360 students · 09–12
● 43 opp7% FRL
High
Sandy Creek High School
1,188 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
Mid
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,160 students · 06–08
● 46 opp17% FRL
Mid
Rising Starr Middle School
926 students · 06–08
● 43 opp10% FRL
Mid
Bennett's Mill Middle School
891 students · 06–08
● 43 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 Bradford Sq, Fayetteville, GA 30215
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.