- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fitzgerald, GA
Hurricane Transition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130036004365
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane Transition Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurricane Transition Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Transition Academy ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036004365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Hurricane Transition Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+61.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130036004365 · Fitzgerald, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students)
Hurricane Transition Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+61.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hurricane Transition Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitzgerald Hig
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
870 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Primary School
815 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Middle School
594 students
- Ben Hill Eleme
Ben Hill Elementary School
552 students
- This school 49
Hurricane Transition Academy
49 students
What this shows Hurricane Transition Academy reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane Transition Academy compares
Hurricane Transition Academy 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Ben Hill County reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurricane Transition Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane Transition Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Fitzgerald
1 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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane Transition Academy
How many students attend Hurricane Transition Academy?
Hurricane Transition Academy has 49 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fitzgerald, GA. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Transition Academy is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurricane Transition Academy?
65.3% of students at Hurricane Transition Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane Transition Academy?
Hurricane Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurricane Transition Academy rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Transition Academy ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald on the city page.
What other schools are in Ben Hill County?
Besides Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill County also operates Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students), Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students), and Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.