Enrollment
828
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hinesville, GA
Lewis Frasier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Frasier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130330001736
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Frasier Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Hinesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Frasier Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Frasier Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hinesville, GA.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis Frasier Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis Frasier Middle School
Lewis Frasier Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hinesville, Georgia, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 369 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 828 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hinesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Snelson-Golden Middle School (876 students): Lewis Frasier Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students) and Liberty County High School (1,192 students) alongside Lewis Frasier Middle 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 Lewis Frasier Middle School compares
Lewis Frasier Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 0% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 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 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 16.2%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Lewis Frasier Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty County, which includes Lewis Frasier Middle School.
$12,299
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 Lewis Frasier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylors Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Frasier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Hinesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis Frasier Middle School
How many students attend Lewis Frasier Middle School?
Lewis Frasier Middle School has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hinesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Frasier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Frasier Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis Frasier Middle School?
60.8% of students at Lewis Frasier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Frasier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Frasier Middle School is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hinesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Frasier Middle School?
Lewis Frasier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lewis Frasier Middle School rank among public schools in Hinesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Frasier Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hinesville, 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 Hinesville on the city page.
Is Lewis Frasier Middle School a good school?
Lewis Frasier Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Liberty County?
Besides Lewis Frasier Middle School, Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students), Liberty County High School (1,192 students), and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.
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