- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warner Robins, GA
David a. Perdue Primary
Federal NCES profile for David a. Perdue Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288002921
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David a. Perdue Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
David a. Perdue Primary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Perdue Primary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288002921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
David a. Perdue Primary held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 130288002921 · Warner Robins, GA Other · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
David a. Perdue Primary held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
David a. Perdue Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 716
David a. Perdue Primary
716 students
What this shows David a. Perdue Primary reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How David a. Perdue Primary compares
David a. Perdue Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,044
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, David a. Perdue Primary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David a. Perdue Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David a. Perdue Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Warner Robins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkwood Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15:1 students per teacher
C. B. Watson Primary School
Standard public school
618 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Joy Primary School
Standard public school
588 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Shirley Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about David a. Perdue Primary
How many students attend David a. Perdue Primary?
David a. Perdue Primary has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David a. Perdue Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at David a. Perdue Primary is 15.2:1, 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 David a. Perdue Primary?
37.9% of students at David a. Perdue Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David a. Perdue Primary?
The largest demographic group at David a. Perdue Primary is African American at 38.3% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David a. Perdue Primary?
David a. Perdue Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 David a. Perdue Primary rank among schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Perdue Primary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides David a. Perdue Primary, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.