- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fitzgerald, GA
Ben Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130036000190
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Hill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ben Hill Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130036000190 · Fitzgerald, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 11.5:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students)
Ben Hill Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ben Hill Elementary 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
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Primary School
815 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Middle School
594 students
- This school
Ben Hill Elementary School
552 students
- Hurricane Tran 49
Hurricane Transition Academy
49 students
What this shows Ben Hill Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Hill Elementary School compares
Ben Hill 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Ben Hill Elementary 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Ben Hill Elementary School?
Ben Hill Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fitzgerald, GA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Elementary School?
88.9% of students at Ben Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Hill Elementary School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Fitzgerald, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Hill Elementary School?
Ben Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill Elementary School ranks #3 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 Elementary School, Ben Hill County also operates Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students), Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students), and Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.