Lamar County Primaryelementary School serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
38%
36%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lamar County Primaryelementary School?
646 students attend Lamar County Primaryelementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lamar County Primaryelementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar County Primaryelementary School?
Lamar County Primaryelementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Primaryelementary School offer ?
Lamar County Primaryelementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lamar County Primaryelementary School part of?
Lamar County Primaryelementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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