Enrollment
556
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bainbridge, GA
West Bainbridge Primary School
Federal NCES profile for West Bainbridge Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130171000617
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bainbridge Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bainbridge Primary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bainbridge Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA.
School address
District: Decatur County · Georgia
NCES ID 130171000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bainbridge Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bainbridge Primary School
West Bainbridge Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bainbridge, Georgia, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger 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.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bainbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Jones-Wheat Primary School (664 students): West Bainbridge Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students) and Bainbridge Middle School (793 students) alongside West Bainbridge 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 West Bainbridge Primary School compares
West Bainbridge 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 59.0%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, West Bainbridge 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 Decatur County, which includes West Bainbridge Primary School.
$13,496
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 23.0%
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 West Bainbridge Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bainbridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutto Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Beginning Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bainbridge Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 45.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Bainbridge
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~556 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Bainbridge Primary School
How many students attend West Bainbridge Primary School?
West Bainbridge Primary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bainbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bainbridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bainbridge Primary School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bainbridge Primary School?
100.0% of students at West Bainbridge Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bainbridge Primary School?
The largest demographic group at West Bainbridge Primary School is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bainbridge Primary School?
West Bainbridge Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Bainbridge Primary School rank among schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bainbridge Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bainbridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bainbridge on the city page.
Is West Bainbridge Primary School a good school?
West Bainbridge Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Decatur County?
Besides West Bainbridge Primary School, Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students), Bainbridge Middle School (793 students), and Hutto Elementary School (790 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.
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