- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylvester, GA
Worth County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Worth County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130585001409
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585001409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Worth County Primary School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130585001409 · Sylvester, GA Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth County High School (856 students)
Worth County Primary School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Worth County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worth County H
Worth County High School
856 students
- This school
Worth County Primary School
809 students
- Worth County E
Worth County Elementary School
696 students
- Worth County M
Worth County Middle School
661 students
- Worth County A 35
Worth County Achievement Center
35 students
What this shows Worth County Primary School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth County Primary School compares
Worth County 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,012
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 35.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Worth County Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worth County reports $12,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worth County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worth County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Sylvester
1 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worth County Primary School
How many students attend Worth County Primary School?
Worth County Primary School has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylvester, GA. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Worth County Primary School?
100.0% of students at Worth County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Worth County Primary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County Primary School?
Worth County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Worth County Primary School rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worth County?
Besides Worth County Primary School, Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students), Worth County Elementary School (696 students), and Worth County Middle School (661 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.