What grades does Ben Hill County Primary School serve?

As a Primary school, Ben Hill County Primary School serves students in Fitzgerald, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Ben Hill County Primary School located?

You can find Ben Hill County Primary School in Fitzgerald, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School?

At Ben Hill County Primary School, there are approximately 17.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Fitzgerald, GA?

Ben Hill County Primary School is among the schools serving Fitzgerald, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Ben Hill County Primary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Fitzgerald, Georgia|Ben Hill County

Fitzgerald, GA 31750

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

872

Student:Teacher

17.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Ben Hill County

Econ. Disadvantaged

87.0%

Phone

(229)409-5592

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

672

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

64.19

94% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,740

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,300

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,065

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 55%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

38.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

18.6%

Uninsured residents

16.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

394

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

361

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

41%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

117 (32%)

Other Health Impairment

66 (18%)

Autism

37 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

27 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

26 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

815

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Ben Hill County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Ben Hill County School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Ben Hill County School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break Christmas Break - Ben Hill County School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Ben Hill County School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Ben Hill County School District	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Ben Hill County School District	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	End of Year Testing End of Year Testing - Ben Hill County School District	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Ben Hill County School District	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Hill County Primary School

Ben Hill County Primary School has a total enrollment of 872 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Fitzgerald, GA.