Banks County Primary School serves 685 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Banks County Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Homer, GA, encompassing approximately 233.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banks County Primary School's student population of 685 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Banks County Primary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
80%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Banks County Primary School?
685 students attend Banks County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Banks County Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banks County Primary School offer ?
Banks County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banks County Primary School part of?
Banks County Primary School is part of Banks County School District.
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