Enrollment
662
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barnesville, GA
Lamar County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130321003425
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Barnesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, GA.
School address
District: Lamar County · Georgia
NCES ID 130321003425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar County Elementary School
Lamar County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Barnesville, Georgia, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 662 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lamar County spends $10,983 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students) and Lamar County Primary School (746 students) alongside Lamar County Elementary 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 Lamar County Elementary School compares
Lamar County Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,983
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 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 59.7%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Lamar County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County, which includes Lamar County Elementary School.
$10,983
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 49.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 Lamar County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~662 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar County Elementary School
How many students attend Lamar County Elementary School?
Lamar County Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barnesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar County Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Lamar County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar County Elementary School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Barnesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar County Elementary School?
Lamar County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lamar County Elementary School rank among public schools in Barnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, 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 Barnesville on the city page.
Is Lamar County Elementary School a good school?
Lamar County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. 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 Lamar County?
Besides Lamar County Elementary School, Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students), Lamar County Primary School (746 students), and Lamar County Middle School (633 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.
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