Enrollment
651
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks County Elementary School
Banks County Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer, Georgia, enrolling 651 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 651 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students) and Banks County Primary School (685 students) alongside Banks County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Banks County Elementary School compares
Banks County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banks County, which includes Banks County Elementary School.
$13,371
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Banks County Elementary School a good school?
Banks County Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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