Enrollment
341
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bremen, GA
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130051003762
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bremen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bremen, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Bremen, Georgia, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bremen City also operates Jones Elementary School (750 students) and Bremen High School (744 students) alongside Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy.
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 Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy compares
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 88.6%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremen City, which includes Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy.
$11,428
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 55.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bremen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bremen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy
How many students attend Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy?
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bremen, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy?
15.1% of students at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Bremen, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy?
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Bremen?
By Resource Investment Index, Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bremen, 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 Bremen on the city page.
Is Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy a good school?
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bremen City?
Besides Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy, Bremen City also operates Jones Elementary School (750 students), Bremen High School (744 students), and Bremen Middle School (507 students). See the Bremen City district page for the complete list.
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