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Springdale Elementary School

4965 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210Bibb County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
562
Students
Total enrolled
$15,811
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 562 students in grades PK–05 in Macon, Georgia.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,811 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Springdale Elementary School is a large elementary in Macon, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 562 students. The district invests $15,811 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Springdale Elementary School

562
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
38
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 Distribution305 male · 257 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 562 students
Student Composition
9%
32%
47%
Asian9%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black47%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130042000225

Academic Outcomes at Springdale Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31210

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,811Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,811
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,957
Student Support$3,004
Administration$1,897
Operations$2,372
Other$1,581
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,811 spent per student, an estimated $7,004 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
39%
State government
36.6%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
24.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southfield Elementary SchoolJohn Robert Lewis Elementary SchoolVeterans Elementary SchoolMartin Luther King Jr Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Howard Middle SchoolWeaver Middle SchoolRutland Middle SchoolBallard Hudson Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Howard High SchoolWestside High SchoolRutland High SchoolCentral High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBibb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBibb County →
Phone: (478)779-3750
NCES ID: 130042000225
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Macon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bibb County
High
Howard High School
1,076 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
High
Westside High School
1,025 students · 09–12
● 28 opp100% FRL
Mid
Howard Middle School
992 students · 06–08
● 44 opp100% FRL
Mid
Weaver Middle School
909 students · 06–08
● 28 opp100% FRL
High
Rutland High School
907 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
Central High School
844 students · 09–12
● 39 opp100% FRL
Mid
Rutland Middle School
812 students · 06–08
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
Southwest High School
800 students · 09–12
● 28 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4965 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210
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.