Putnam County Primary School

162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Putnam County Primary School's student population of 759 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
759 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Putnam County Primary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
35%
36%
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White
42%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Putnam County Primary School?
759 students attend Putnam County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Putnam County Primary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Putnam County Primary School offer ?
Putnam County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Putnam County Primary School part of?
Putnam County Primary School is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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