- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jones-Wheat Primary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130171000619 · Bainbridge, GA Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge High School (1,192 students)
Jones-Wheat Primary School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jones-Wheat Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Hig
Bainbridge High School
1,192 students
- Bainbridge Mid
Bainbridge Middle School
793 students
- Hutto Elementa
Hutto Elementary School
790 students
- This school
Jones-Wheat Primary School
664 students
- West Bainbridg
West Bainbridge Primary School
556 students
- New Beginning 183
New Beginning Learning Center
183 students
What this shows Jones-Wheat Primary School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones-Wheat Primary School compares
Jones-Wheat 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,983
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Decatur County reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~664 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.