Enrollment
1,020
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke, GA
Bryan County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bryan County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130057001948
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryan County Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryan County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pembroke, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryan County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryan County Elementary School
Bryan County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pembroke, Georgia, enrolling 1,020 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,020 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bryan County spends $10,800 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students) and Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students) alongside Bryan County Elementary 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 Bryan County Elementary School compares
Bryan County Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,800
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 63.2%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Bryan County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryan County, which includes Bryan County Elementary School.
$10,800
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Bryan County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcallister Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryan County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,020 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bryan County Elementary School
How many students attend Bryan County Elementary School?
Bryan County Elementary School has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Bryan County Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Bryan County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryan County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bryan County Elementary School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Pembroke, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryan County Elementary School?
Bryan County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bryan County Elementary School rank among public schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke on the city page.
Is Bryan County Elementary School a good school?
Bryan County Elementary School earns 43/100 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 Bryan County?
Besides Bryan County Elementary School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students), Richmond Hill Middle School (2,022 students), and Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.
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