Enrollment
706
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron, GA
Byron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130405001481
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Byron, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Elementary School
Byron Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Byron, Georgia, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 706 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.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 706 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Byron's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Springs Elementary (665 students): Byron Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 13:1).
Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students) and Hunt Elementary School (654 students) alongside Byron 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 Byron Elementary School compares
Byron 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,308
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 46.7%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Byron 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 Peach County, which includes Byron Elementary School.
$13,308
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 42.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 Byron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kay Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Byron
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~706 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Elementary School
How many students attend Byron Elementary School?
Byron Elementary School has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Byron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Byron, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Elementary School?
Byron Elementary 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 Byron Elementary School rank among schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Byron, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Byron on the city page.
Is Byron Elementary School a good school?
Byron Elementary 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 Peach County?
Besides Byron Elementary School, Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students), Hunt Elementary School (654 students), and Kay Road Elementary (512 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.
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