Enrollment
342
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butler, GA
Taylor County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130480003451
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Butler, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Primary School
Taylor County Primary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Butler, Georgia, enrolling 342 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 684 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 29.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (345 students) and Taylor County Middle School (245 students) alongside Taylor 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 Taylor County Primary School compares
Taylor 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$16,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 52.0%
African American 37.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Taylor County 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 Taylor County, which includes Taylor County Primary School.
$16,369
Per student
+18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 29.4%
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 Taylor County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Primary School
How many students attend Taylor County Primary School?
Taylor County Primary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butler, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Taylor County Primary School?
97.0% of students at Taylor County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Primary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Butler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Primary School?
Taylor County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Taylor County Primary School rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Butler, 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 Butler on the city page.
Is Taylor County Primary School a good school?
Taylor County Primary School earns 41/100 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 Taylor County?
Besides Taylor County Primary School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (345 students), Taylor County Middle School (245 students), and Taylor County Elementary (244 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.
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