Enrollment
607
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tiger, GA
Rabun County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Rabun County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130432004136
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rabun County Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tiger · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rabun County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tiger, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rabun County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rabun County Primary School
Rabun County Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tiger, Georgia, enrolling 607 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 607 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 413 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rabun County spends $16,660 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rabun County also operates Rabun County Elementary School (662 students) and Rabun County High School (647 students) alongside Rabun 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 Rabun County Primary School compares
Rabun 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$16,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Rabun County 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 Rabun County, which includes Rabun County Primary School.
$16,660
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 21.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Rabun County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rabun County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~607 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rabun County Primary School
How many students attend Rabun County Primary School?
Rabun County Primary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tiger, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Primary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Rabun County Primary School?
44.2% of students at Rabun County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rabun County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Rabun County Primary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Tiger, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rabun County Primary School?
Rabun County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Rabun County Primary School rank among public schools in Tiger?
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tiger, 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 Tiger on the city page.
Is Rabun County Primary School a good school?
Rabun County Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Rabun County?
Besides Rabun County Primary School, Rabun County also operates Rabun County Elementary School (662 students), Rabun County High School (647 students), and Rabun County Middle School (341 students). See the Rabun County district page for the complete list.
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