- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
West Bainbridge Primary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130171000617 · Bainbridge, GA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge High School (1,192 students)
West Bainbridge Primary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Bainbridge Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Hig
Bainbridge High School
1,192 students
- Bainbridge Mid
Bainbridge Middle School
793 students
- Hutto Elementa
Hutto Elementary School
790 students
- Jones-Wheat Pr
Jones-Wheat Primary School
664 students
- This school
West Bainbridge Primary School
556 students
- New Beginning 183
New Beginning Learning Center
183 students
What this shows West Bainbridge Primary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bainbridge Primary School compares
West Bainbridge 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 | 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 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
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
$12,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Decatur County reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~556 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.