Enrollment
440
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nahunta, GA
Nahunta Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Nahunta Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130048001946
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nahunta Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nahunta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nahunta Primary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nahunta Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, GA.
School address
District: Brantley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130048001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nahunta Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nahunta Primary School
Nahunta Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nahunta, Georgia, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 440 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brantley County also operates Brantley County High School (921 students) and Hoboken Elementary School (551 students) alongside Nahunta 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 Nahunta Primary School compares
Nahunta 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,696
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 89.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Nahunta Primary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brantley County, which includes Nahunta Primary School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Nahunta Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brantley County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nahunta Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nahunta Primary School
How many students attend Nahunta Primary School?
Nahunta Primary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nahunta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Primary School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Nahunta Primary School?
71.1% of students at Nahunta Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nahunta Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Nahunta Primary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Nahunta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nahunta Primary School?
Nahunta Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nahunta Primary School rank among public schools in Nahunta?
By Resource Investment Index, Nahunta Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, 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 Nahunta on the city page.
Is Nahunta Primary School a good school?
Nahunta Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Brantley County?
Besides Nahunta Primary School, Brantley County also operates Brantley County High School (921 students), Hoboken Elementary School (551 students), and Brantley County Middle School (493 students). See the Brantley County district page for the complete list.
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