- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438003486
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta ranks #9 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438003486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130438003486 · Augusta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 10.7:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school 32
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
32 students
What this shows Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta compares
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,883
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 40.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Davidson Magnet School
Standard public school
747 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Belair K-8 School
Standard public school
675 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Richmond Hill K-8
Standard public school
667 students 9:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
How many students attend Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
88.0% of students at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta ranks #9 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.