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Richmond Hill Primary School

471 Frances Meeks Way, Richmond Hill, GA 31324Bryan County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–01Non-Charter
799
Students
Total enrolled
$13,112
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 799 students in grades PK–01 in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,112 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Richmond Hill Primary School is a large elementary in Richmond Hill, Georgia, serving grades PK–01 with 799 students. The district invests $13,112 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Richmond Hill Primary School

799
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–01) are served by this school
Gender Distribution401 male · 398 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 297 students
Student Composition
52%
16%
17%
11%
Asian4%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black17%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130057000086

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,112Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,112
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,769
Student Support$2,491
Administration$1,573
Operations$1,967
Other$1,311
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,112 spent per student, an estimated $5,809 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
37%
State government
49.5%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal programs
13.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bryan County Elementary SchoolMcAllister Elementary SchoolFrances Meeks Elementary SchoolDr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Richmond Hill Middle SchoolBryan County Middle School
↓
High School
Richmond Hill High SchoolBryan County High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 01
Location—
CountyBryan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBryan County →
Phone: (912)459-5080
NCES ID: 130057000086
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Richmond Hill seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bryan County
High
Richmond Hill High School
2,454 students · 09–12
23% FRL
Mid
Richmond Hill Middle School
1,894 students · 06–08
25% FRL
Elem
Bryan County Elementary School
962 students · PK–05
65% FRL
Elem
McAllister Elementary School
915 students · PK–05
9% FRL
Elem
Frances Meeks Elementary School
815 students · PK–05
11% FRL
Elem
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
697 students · 04–05
37% FRL
Elem
Richmond Hill Elementary School
677 students · 02–03
37% FRL
High
Bryan County High School
608 students · 09–12
61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
471 Frances Meeks Way, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.