- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lamar County Primary School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130321002084 · Barnesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 16.2:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar County High School (831 students)
Lamar County Primary School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lamar County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar County H
Lamar County High School
831 students
- This school
Lamar County Primary School
746 students
- Lamar County E
Lamar County Elementary School
662 students
- Lamar County M
Lamar County Middle School
633 students
What this shows Lamar County Primary School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar County Primary School compares
Lamar County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,838
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 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.
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
District finance for Lamar County reports $11,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~746 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.