- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Social Circle, GA
Social Circle Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Social Circle Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130454002622
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Social Circle Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Social Circle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Social Circle Primary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, GA.
School address
District: Social Circle City · Georgia
NCES ID 130454002622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Social Circle Primary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130454002622 · Social Circle, GA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 16.3:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Social Circle High School (629 students)
Social Circle Primary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Social Circle Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Social Circle
Social Circle High School
629 students
- This school
Social Circle Primary School
523 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
444 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Social Circle Primary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Social Circle Primary School compares
Social Circle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Social Circle Primary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Social Circle City reports $14,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Social Circle Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Social Circle Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Social Circle Primary School
How many students attend Social Circle Primary School?
Social Circle Primary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Social Circle, GA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Primary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Social Circle Primary School?
38.4% of students at Social Circle Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Social Circle Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Social Circle Primary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Social Circle, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Social Circle Primary School?
Social Circle Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Social Circle Primary School rank among public schools in Social Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, 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 Social Circle City?
Besides Social Circle Primary School, Social Circle City also operates Social Circle High School (629 students), Social Circle Middle School (444 students), and Social Circle Elementary School (436 students). See the Social Circle City district page for the complete list.