Enrollment
627
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dublin, GA
East Laurens Primary School
Federal NCES profile for East Laurens Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130189002934
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Laurens Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Laurens Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Laurens Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dublin, GA.
School address
District: Laurens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130189002934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Laurens Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Laurens Primary School
East Laurens Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dublin, Georgia, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 627 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.
Among 413 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 627 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dublin's public schools, it stands alongside Susie Dasher (554 students): East Laurens Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 18.5:1).
Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students) and Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students) alongside East Laurens Primary 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 East Laurens Primary School compares
East Laurens Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,586
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 45.6%
African American 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, East Laurens Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens County, which includes East Laurens Primary School.
$12,586
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 18.8%
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 East Laurens Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Laurens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Laurens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Laurens High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Laurens Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Dublin
3 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 (~627 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Laurens Primary School
How many students attend East Laurens Primary School?
East Laurens Primary School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dublin, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Laurens Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Laurens Primary School?
84.8% of students at East Laurens Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Laurens Primary School?
The largest demographic group at East Laurens Primary School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Dublin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Laurens Primary School?
East Laurens Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 East Laurens Primary School rank among schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Laurens Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Dublin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dublin on the city page.
Is East Laurens Primary School a good school?
East Laurens Primary School earns 32/100 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 Laurens County?
Besides East Laurens Primary School, Laurens County also operates West Laurens High School (1,262 students), Southwest Laurens Elementary (967 students), and West Laurens Middle School (898 students). See the Laurens County district page for the complete list.
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