- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bainbridge, GA
New Beginning Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for New Beginning Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130171004170
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Beginning Learning Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Beginning Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginning Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA.
School address
District: Decatur County · Georgia
NCES ID 130171004170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
New Beginning Learning Center shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130171004170 · Bainbridge, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 45.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge High School (1,192 students)
New Beginning Learning Center shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Beginning Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Hig
Bainbridge High School
1,192 students
- Bainbridge Mid
Bainbridge Middle School
793 students
- Hutto Elementa
Hutto Elementary School
790 students
- Jones-Wheat Pr
Jones-Wheat Primary School
664 students
- West Bainbridg
West Bainbridge Primary School
556 students
- This school 183
New Beginning Learning Center
183 students
What this shows New Beginning Learning Center reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Beginning Learning Center compares
New Beginning Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 45.8:1 | ▲ 218% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
45.8:1
students per teacher
- 218% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$12,983
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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.6%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, New Beginning Learning Center is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Decatur County reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Beginning Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bainbridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Beginning Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bainbridge
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Beginning Learning Center
How many students attend New Beginning Learning Center?
New Beginning Learning Center has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bainbridge, GA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginning Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginning Learning Center is 45.8:1, which is 218% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 192% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Beginning Learning Center?
100.0% of students at New Beginning Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Beginning Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at New Beginning Learning Center is African American at 65.6% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Beginning Learning Center?
New Beginning Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Beginning Learning Center rank among schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginning Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bainbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur County?
Besides New Beginning Learning Center, Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students), Bainbridge Middle School (793 students), and Hutto Elementary School (790 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.