Putnam County Primary School serves 784 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Attendance Zone: Putnam County Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Eatonton, GA, covering approximately 360.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam County Primary School's student population of 784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam County Primary School is 0.69, 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
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
37%
36%
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White
39%
34%
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
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 Putnam County Primary School?
784 students attend Putnam County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Putnam County Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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