- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fitzgerald, GA
Ben Hill County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Hill County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130036002148
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Hill County Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Hill County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill County Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036002148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ben Hill County Primary School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130036002148 · Fitzgerald, GA Other · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 14.3:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students)
Ben Hill County Primary School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ben Hill County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitzgerald Hig
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
870 students
- This school
Ben Hill County Primary School
815 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Middle School
594 students
- Ben Hill Eleme
Ben Hill Elementary School
552 students
- Hurricane Tran 49
Hurricane Transition Academy
49 students
What this shows Ben Hill County Primary School reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Hill County Primary School compares
Ben Hill 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 815 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Ben Hill County Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ben Hill County reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Hill County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Hill County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Fitzgerald
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hill County Primary School
How many students attend Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School has 815 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fitzgerald, GA. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Ben Hill County Primary School?
89.0% of students at Ben Hill County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Hill County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Hill County Primary School is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Fitzgerald, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ben Hill County Primary School rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill County Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald on the city page.
What other schools are in Ben Hill County?
Besides Ben Hill County Primary School, Ben Hill County also operates Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students), Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students), and Ben Hill Elementary School (552 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.