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Sims Elementary School

1821 Walker Rd SW, Conyers, GA 30094Rockdale County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
486
Students
Total enrolled
$16,396
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
11.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 486 students in grades PK–05 in Conyers, Georgia.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,396 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Sims Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Conyers, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 486 students. The district invests $16,396 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sims Elementary School

486
Total Students
11.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
44
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 Distribution266 male · 220 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 395 students
Student Composition
16%
71%
Asian2%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black71%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130441002050

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,396Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,396
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,214
Student Support$3,115
Administration$1,967
Operations$2,459
Other$1,640
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,396 spent per student, an estimated $7,263 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
38%
State government
41.9%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal programs
20.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% 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
Hicks Elementary SchoolShoal Creek Elementary SchoolPine Street Elementary SchoolHouse Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Conyers Middle SchoolGeneral Ray Davis Middle SchoolEdwards Middle SchoolMemorial Middle School
↓
High School
Rockdale County High SchoolHeritage High SchoolSalem High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRockdale County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRockdale County →
Phone: (770)922-0666
NCES ID: 130441002050
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Conyers 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 Rockdale County
High
Rockdale County High School
2,369 students · 09–12
64% FRL
High
Heritage High School
1,877 students · 09–12
59% FRL
High
Salem High School
1,120 students · 09–12
● 36 opp71% FRL
Mid
Conyers Middle School
1,031 students · 06–08
78% FRL
Elem
Hicks Elementary School
1,025 students · PK–05
78% FRL
Mid
General Ray Davis Middle School
978 students · 06–08
● 39 opp62% FRL
Mid
Edwards Middle School
943 students · 06–08
76% FRL
Mid
Memorial Middle School
771 students · 06–08
● 36 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1821 Walker Rd SW, Conyers, GA 30094
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.