- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Americus, GA
Sumter County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Sumter County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130462002341
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumter County Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Americus · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumter County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Primary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Americus, GA.
School address
District: Sumter County · Georgia
NCES ID 130462002341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Sumter County Primary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 130462002341 · Americus, GA Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter County High School (1,037 students)
Sumter County Primary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sumter County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter County
Sumter County High School
1,037 students
- This school
Sumter County Primary School
724 students
- Sumter County
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 Primary School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumter County Primary School compares
Sumter 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Sumter County Primary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumter County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumter County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 other schools in Americus
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumter County Primary School
How many students attend Sumter County Primary School?
Sumter County Primary School has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in Americus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter County Primary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumter County Primary School?
100.0% of students at Sumter County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumter County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Sumter County Primary School is African American at 71.5% of enrollment, in Americus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumter County Primary School?
Sumter County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Americus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumter County Primary School ranks #6 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 Primary School, Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students), Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students), and Sumter County Middle School (549 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.