Hispanic students account for 24% of Statham Elementary enrollment for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Statham Elementary School enrolled 170 Hispanic students—an increase of 18.9% from the prior year—according to the Georgia Department of Education reports.

Data indicates total enrollment at Statham Elementary School reached 709 students in 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 24% of the school population, making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.

The school operates under the Barrow County School District, which is headquartered in Winder.

Of the 16 schools in Barrow County School District, Apalachee High School reported the largest number of Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25, totaling 593.

More than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary grades saw the highest enrollment at 787,206 (45.9%), with 388,733 (22.7%) in middle school, and 539,092 (31.4%) in high school.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge for Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the Georgia Department of Education launched an initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and additional support for districts facing the highest needs to improve attendance.

In 2025, the Georgia legislature updated school attendance laws to prohibit expelling students solely for absenteeism. The updated law also introduces new data reporting requirements and aligns with programs that offer alternative diploma paths.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio reached about 14:1, which is better than the U.S. average of 15:1.