Enrollment
685
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks County Primary School
Banks County Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Homer, Georgia, enrolling 685 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 685 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students) and Banks County Elementary School (651 students) alongside Banks County Primary 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 Primary School compares
Banks County Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,371
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banks County, which includes Banks County Primary 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 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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Banks County Primary School a good school?
Banks County Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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