Cartersville Primary School serves 1,467 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 1,467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cartersville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cartersville Primary School's student population of 1,467 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Legacies . . . One Student at a Time
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cartersville Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cartersville Primary School often compared to?
Cartersville Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cartersville Primary School?
1,467 students attend Cartersville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cartersville Primary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cartersville Primary School?
Cartersville Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cartersville Primary School offer ?
Cartersville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cartersville Primary School part of?
Cartersville Primary School is part of Cartersville City School District.
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