- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, GA
Oglethorpe County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Oglethorpe County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130399002227
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oglethorpe County Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oglethorpe County Primary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, GA.
School address
District: Oglethorpe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130399002227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Oglethorpe County Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130399002227 · Lexington, GA Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 11.4:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Oglethorpe County High School (690 students)
Oglethorpe County Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oglethorpe County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County High School
690 students
- This school
Oglethorpe County Primary School
559 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Middle School
523 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Oglethorpe County Primary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oglethorpe County Primary School compares
Oglethorpe 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,653
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Oglethorpe County Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oglethorpe County reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oglethorpe County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oglethorpe County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oglethorpe County Primary School
How many students attend Oglethorpe County Primary School?
Oglethorpe County Primary School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Primary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Oglethorpe County Primary School?
44.8% of students at Oglethorpe County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oglethorpe County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Oglethorpe County Primary School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oglethorpe County Primary School?
Oglethorpe County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Oglethorpe County Primary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, 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 Oglethorpe County?
Besides Oglethorpe County Primary School, Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students), Oglethorpe County Middle School (523 students), and Oglethorpe County Elementary School (521 students). See the Oglethorpe County district page for the complete list.