Enrollment
924
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesboro, GA
Waynesboro Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130066000293
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesboro Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, GA.
School address
District: Burke County · Georgia
NCES ID 130066000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesboro Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesboro Primary School
Waynesboro Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waynesboro, Georgia, enrolling 924 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 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.
Enrollment of 924 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burke County spends $17,812 per pupil, 28% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Burke County also operates Burke County High School (1,133 students) and Burke County Middle School (828 students) alongside Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro Primary School compares
Waynesboro 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
924
Bigger than 90% 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
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
30.7%
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
$17,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 66.6%
White 20.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Waynesboro Primary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke County, which includes Waynesboro Primary School.
$17,812
Per student
+28%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.3%
State 7.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Waynesboro Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakeney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S G a Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Primary School
How many students attend Waynesboro Primary School?
Waynesboro Primary School has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro Primary School?
100.0% of students at Waynesboro Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Primary School is African American at 66.6% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Primary School?
Waynesboro Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Waynesboro Primary School rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Waynesboro Primary School a good school?
Waynesboro Primary School earns 37/100 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 Burke County?
Besides Waynesboro Primary School, Burke County also operates Burke County High School (1,133 students), Burke County Middle School (828 students), and Blakeney Elementary (726 students). See the Burke County district page for the complete list.
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