Enrollment
746
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barnesville, GA
Lamar County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130321002084
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar County Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Barnesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar County Primary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, GA.
School address
District: Lamar County · Georgia
NCES ID 130321002084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar County Primary School
Lamar County Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Barnesville, Georgia, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 746 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.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 746 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lamar County spends $10,983 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students) and Lamar County Elementary School (662 students) alongside Lamar County 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 Lamar County Primary School compares
Lamar County 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$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 746 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 57.8%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Lamar County 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 Lamar County, which includes Lamar County Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Elementary 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 Primary 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~746 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar County Primary School
How many students attend Lamar County Primary School?
Lamar County Primary School has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barnesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Primary School is 16.2:1, 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 Primary School?
65.8% of students at Lamar County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar County Primary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Barnesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar County Primary School?
Lamar County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Barnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School a good school?
Lamar County Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Primary School, Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students), Lamar County Elementary School (662 students), and Lamar County Middle School (633 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.
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