Enrollment
664
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bainbridge, GA
Jones-Wheat Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jones-Wheat Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130171000619
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones-Wheat Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones-Wheat Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones-Wheat Primary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA.
School address
District: Decatur County · Georgia
NCES ID 130171000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones-Wheat Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones-Wheat Primary School
Jones-Wheat Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bainbridge, Georgia, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 664 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.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 664 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bainbridge's public schools, it stands alongside West Bainbridge Primary School (556 students): Jones-Wheat Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students) and Bainbridge Middle School (793 students) alongside Jones-Wheat 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 Jones-Wheat Primary School compares
Jones-Wheat 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
African American 60.5%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Jones-Wheat 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 Decatur County, which includes Jones-Wheat Primary School.
$13,496
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 23.0%
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 Jones-Wheat Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bainbridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Beginning Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones-Wheat Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 45.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Bainbridge
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 (~664 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jones-Wheat Primary School
How many students attend Jones-Wheat Primary School?
Jones-Wheat Primary School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bainbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones-Wheat Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones-Wheat Primary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones-Wheat Primary School?
100.0% of students at Jones-Wheat Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones-Wheat Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jones-Wheat Primary School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones-Wheat Primary School?
Jones-Wheat Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jones-Wheat Primary School rank among schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones-Wheat Primary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bainbridge on the city page.
Is Jones-Wheat Primary School a good school?
Jones-Wheat Primary School earns 34/100 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 Decatur County?
Besides Jones-Wheat Primary School, Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students), Bainbridge Middle School (793 students), and Hutto Elementary School (790 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.
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