Enrollment
833
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swainsboro Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swainsboro Primary School
Swainsboro Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Swainsboro, Georgia, enrolling 833 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Swainsboro Primary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 24% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 833 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 833 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro High School (796 students) and Swainsboro Elementary School (627 students) alongside Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro Primary School compares
Swainsboro 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emanuel County, which includes Swainsboro Primary School.
$13,263
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~833 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Swainsboro on the city page.
Is Swainsboro Primary School a good school?
Swainsboro Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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