- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vidalia, GA
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for J. D. Dickerson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130534001738
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. D. Dickerson Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Dickerson Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
J. D. Dickerson Primary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130534001738 · Vidalia, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13.4:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students)
J. D. Dickerson Primary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. D. Dickerson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Compre
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
703 students
- Sally Dailey M
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
622 students
- J. R. Trippe M
J. R. Trippe Middle School
498 students
- This school
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
456 students
What this shows J. D. Dickerson Primary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. D. Dickerson Primary School compares
J. D. Dickerson Primary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, J. D. Dickerson Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidalia City reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. D. Dickerson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. R. Trippe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. D. Dickerson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. D. Dickerson Primary School
How many students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vidalia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
86.4% of students at J. D. Dickerson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Vidalia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 J. D. Dickerson Primary School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Dickerson Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia City?
Besides J. D. Dickerson Primary School, Vidalia City also operates Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students), Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (622 students), and J. R. Trippe Middle School (498 students). See the Vidalia City district page for the complete list.