- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homer, GA
Banks County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Banks County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130024000170
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks County Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Banks County Primary School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130024000170 · Homer, GA Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Banks County High School (831 students)
Banks County Primary School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Banks County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banks County H
Banks County High School
831 students
- This school
Banks County Primary School
685 students
- Banks County E
Banks County Elementary School
651 students
- Banks County M
Banks County Middle School
631 students
What this shows Banks County Primary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks County Primary School compares
Banks County Primary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Banks County Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banks County Elementary 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks County Primary School
How many students attend Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homer, GA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks County Primary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Primary School?
48.2% of students at Banks County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Banks County Primary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Homer, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students), Banks County Elementary School (651 students), and Banks County Middle School (631 students). See the Banks County district page for the complete list.