- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Waynesboro Primary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 130066000293 · Waynesboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Burke County High School (1,133 students)
Waynesboro Primary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burke County H
Burke County High School
1,133 students
- This school
Waynesboro Primary School
924 students
- Burke County M
Burke County Middle School
828 students
- Blakeney Eleme
Blakeney Elementary
726 students
- S G a Elementa 230
S G a Elementary School
230 students
What this shows Waynesboro Primary School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro Primary School compares
Waynesboro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Burke County reports $19,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~924 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.