- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Americus, GA
Sumter County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130462000004
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter County Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Americus · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter County Intermediate School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Intermediate School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA.
School address
District: Sumter County · Georgia
NCES ID 130462000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Sumter County Intermediate School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 130462000004 · Americus, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter County High School (1,037 students)
Sumter County Intermediate School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sumter County Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter County
Sumter County High School
1,037 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Primary School
724 students
- This school
Sumter County Intermediate School
711 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Middle School
549 students
- Sumter County
Sumter County Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Sumter County Intermediate School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter County Intermediate School compares
Sumter County Intermediate 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
White 6.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Sumter County Intermediate School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter County reports $15,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumter County Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumter County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Americus
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County Intermediate School
How many students attend Sumter County Intermediate School?
Sumter County Intermediate School has 711 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Americus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Intermediate School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Sumter County Intermediate School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter County Intermediate School is African American at 74.1% of enrollment, in Americus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter County Intermediate School?
Sumter County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sumter County Intermediate School rank among public schools in Americus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Intermediate School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Americus, 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 Americus on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter County?
Besides Sumter County Intermediate School, Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students), Sumter County Primary School (724 students), and Sumter County Middle School (549 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.