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Enrollment
815
Elementary
DISTRICT 684 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEN HILL COUNTY·NCES 130036002148
Ben Hill County Primary School
221 Jc Hunter Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · (229) 409-5592 · Ben Hill County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL815 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
815 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 74%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 211 | 26% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 182 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 195 | 24% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Ben Hill County Primary School→Ben Hill Elementary School→Ben Hill County Middle School→Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Based on grade levels within Ben Hill County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ben Hill County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County Primary School this school | 815 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Swainsboro Primary School Swainsboro | 833 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School Tifton | 785 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
| Hutto Elementary School Bainbridge | 790 | 100.0% | 34.9% |
| Telfair County Elementary Mc Rae Helena | 793 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
| Liberty Elementary School Midway | 718 | 96.2% | 34.4% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ben Hill County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 815 | #211 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #1,274 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.8% | #382 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #47 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.5% | #622 of 854 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
815
-10 (-1%) vs 2020
-11% since 2000-01, when it was 917
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 815 | 47.9 | 17.0:1 | 100% (815) |
| 2023-24 | 872 | 49.7 | 17.6:1 | 87% (759) |
| 2022-23 | 864 | 57 | 15.2:1 | 89% (769) |
| 2020-21 | 825 | 62 | 13.3:1 | 89% (734) |
| 2017-18 | 881 | 53.7 | 16.4:1 | 98% (867) |
| 2015-16 | 1,036 | 55 | 18.8:1 | 98% (1,020) |
| 2010-11 | 1,020 | 54 | 18.9:1 | 82% (838) |
| 2000-01 | 917 | 44 | 20.8:1 | 74% (675) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ben Hill County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (881 to 815); teachers down 11% (53.7 to 47.9).
About Ben Hill County Primary School
Ben Hill County Primary School is one of the public schools in Fitzgerald, Georgia. It is a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 815 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2. Against the 605-student average for elementary schools in Georgia, enrollment here is 35% higher.
Ben Hill County Primary School is one of 5 schools in Ben Hill County, which enrolls 2,910 students in total.
At Ben Hill County Primary School, the largest share of students is Black, at 47%. Next come 38% White, 11% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 38% Black. Ben Hill County Primary School's diversity index is 63%, against a US figure of 70%.
Ben Hill County Primary School's 47.9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 17.0:1. That is higher than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in Georgia. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 100%. That tracks the 99% average for public schools in Ben Hill County.
In Ben Hill County (population about 17,089), the median household income is $41,758, roughly 13% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 20%. There are 5 public schools in Ben Hill County, enrolling about 2,910 students in all.
The nearest other public school, Ben Hill County Middle School, is about 0.4 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Fringe.
Ben Hill County Primary School had 825 students in 2020-21 and 815 in 2024-25, nearly the same. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 13.3:1 to 17.0:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Ben Hill County Primary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Ben Hill County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,089
Census ACS
Median income
$41,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,910 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ben Hill County
- Fitzgerald High School School College and Career AcademyHigh · 870 students
- Ben Hill County Middle SchoolMiddle · 594 students
- Ben Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 552 students
- Hurricane Transition AcademyHigh · 79 students
Other schools in Fitzgerald
- Fitzgerald High School School College and Career AcademyHigh · 870 students
- Ben Hill County Middle SchoolMiddle · 594 students
- Ben Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 552 students
- Hurricane Transition AcademyHigh · 79 students
Nearby schools
- Ben Hill County Middle School0.4 mi · 594
- Ben Hill Elementary School1.6 mi · 552
- Hurricane Transition Academy3.9 mi · 79
- Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy6.5 mi · 870
- Irwin County Elementary School12.7 mi · 760
- Irwin County Middle School13.0 mi · 367
Frequently asked questions
About Ben Hill County Primary SchoolHow many students attend Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School enrolls approximately 815 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Ben Hill County Primary School serve?
Ben Hill County Primary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School is approximately 17.0:1 (48 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ben Hill County Primary School?
At Ben Hill County Primary School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 11% Hispanic, 47% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School is overseen by Ben Hill County in Ben Hill County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.