Balfour School For Young Children serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
55%
36%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Balfour School For Young Children?
205 students attend Balfour School For Young Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Balfour School For Young Children students are Black, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balfour School For Young Children?
Balfour School For Young Children has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Balfour School For Young Children offer ?
Balfour School For Young Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Balfour School For Young Children part of?
Balfour School For Young Children is part of Thomasville City School District.
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