- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Swainsboro Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130204000906
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainsboro Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Swainsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainsboro Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA.
School address
District: Emanuel County · Georgia
NCES ID 130204000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Swainsboro Primary School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130204000906 · Swainsboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 11:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Swainsboro High School (796 students)
Swainsboro Primary School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Swainsboro Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Swainsboro Primary School
833 students
- Swainsboro Hig
Swainsboro High School
796 students
- Swainsboro Ele
Swainsboro Elementary School
627 students
- Swainsboro Mid
Swainsboro Middle School
596 students
- Emanuel County
Emanuel County Institute
572 students
- Twin City Elem
Twin City Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Swainsboro Primary School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swainsboro Primary School compares
Swainsboro 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Swainsboro Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emanuel County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swainsboro Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emanuel County Institute | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainsboro Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swainsboro Primary School
How many students attend Swainsboro Primary School?
Swainsboro Primary School has 833 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swainsboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Primary School is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Swainsboro Primary School?
98.2% of students at Swainsboro Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainsboro Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Swainsboro Primary School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Swainsboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainsboro Primary School?
Swainsboro Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Swainsboro Primary School rank among public schools in Swainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, 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 Emanuel County?
Besides Swainsboro Primary School, Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro High School (796 students), Swainsboro Elementary School (627 students), and Swainsboro Middle School (596 students). See the Emanuel County district page for the complete list.