Enrollment
724
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumter County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumter County Primary School
Sumter County Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Americus, Georgia, enrolling 724 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 724 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 724 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Americus's public schools, it stands alongside Furlow Charter School (585 students): Sumter County Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13:1).
Sumter County also operates Sumter County High School (1,037 students) and Sumter County Intermediate School (711 students) alongside Sumter 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 Sumter County Primary School compares
Sumter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumter County, which includes Sumter County Primary School.
$15,168
Per student
+9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sumter County Primary School a good school?
Sumter County Primary School earns 23/100 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 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.
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