- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Byron Elementary School grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 130405001481 · Byron, GA Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 15.3:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Peach County High School (1,162 students)
Byron Elementary School grew from 660 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Byron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peach County H
Peach County High School
1,162 students
- This school
Byron Elementary School
706 students
- Hunt Elementar
Hunt Elementary School
654 students
- Kay Road Eleme
Kay Road Elementary
512 students
- Byron Middle S 452
Byron Middle School
452 students
- Fort Valley Mi 434
Fort Valley Middle School
434 students
What this shows Byron Elementary School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Elementary School compares
Byron Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Peach County reports $13,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.