Enrollment
559
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oglethorpe County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oglethorpe County Primary School
Oglethorpe County Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Georgia, enrolling 559 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Oglethorpe County Primary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Georgia schools and 21% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students) and Oglethorpe County Middle School (523 students) alongside Oglethorpe County 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 Oglethorpe County Primary School compares
Oglethorpe County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,862
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
Counselors1.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oglethorpe County, which includes Oglethorpe County Primary School.
$12,862
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Oglethorpe County Primary School a good school?
Oglethorpe County Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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