- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, GA
Banks County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Banks County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130024003545
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks County Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Banks County Elementary School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130024003545 · Homer, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 12.5:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Banks County High School (831 students)
Banks County Elementary School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Banks County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banks County H
Banks County High School
831 students
- Banks County P
Banks County Primary School
685 students
- This school
Banks County Elementary School
651 students
- Banks County M
Banks County Middle School
631 students
What this shows Banks County Elementary School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks County Elementary School compares
Banks County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Banks County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banks County reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks County Elementary School
How many students attend Banks County Elementary School?
Banks County Elementary School has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, GA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks County Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks County Elementary School?
44.1% of students at Banks County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Banks County Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Homer, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks County Elementary School?
Banks County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banks County Elementary School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Banks County?
Besides Banks County Elementary School, Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students), Banks County Primary School (685 students), and Banks County Middle School (631 students). See the Banks County district page for the complete list.