- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomaston, GA
Upson-Lee Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Upson-Lee Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130528002285
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upson-Lee Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Thomaston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Upson-Lee Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upson-Lee Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Thomaston, GA.
School address
District: Thomaston-Upson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130528002285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Upson-Lee Primary School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130528002285 · Thomaston, GA Other · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 15:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Upson-Lee High School (1,177 students)
Upson-Lee Primary School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Upson-Lee Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upson-Lee High
Upson-Lee High School
1,177 students
- This school
Upson-Lee Primary School
993 students
- Upson-Lee Elem
Upson-Lee Elementary School
932 students
- Upson-Lee Midd
Upson-Lee Middle School
894 students
What this shows Upson-Lee Primary School reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upson-Lee Primary School compares
Upson-Lee 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,619
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 35.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Upson-Lee Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomaston-Upson County reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upson-Lee Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upson-Lee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upson-Lee Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upson-Lee Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~993 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upson-Lee Primary School
How many students attend Upson-Lee Primary School?
Upson-Lee Primary School has 993 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomaston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Primary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upson-Lee Primary School?
95.4% of students at Upson-Lee Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upson-Lee Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Upson-Lee Primary School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Thomaston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upson-Lee Primary School?
Upson-Lee Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Upson-Lee Primary School rank among public schools in Thomaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Upson-Lee Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston-Upson County?
Besides Upson-Lee Primary School, Thomaston-Upson County also operates Upson-Lee High School (1,177 students), Upson-Lee Elementary School (932 students), and Upson-Lee Middle School (894 students). See the Thomaston-Upson County district page for the complete list.