Putnam County Primary School
Tel:
(706) 485-5141
Putnam County Primary School serves 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Putnam County Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Putnam County Primary School's student population of 797 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 797 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Putnam County Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 15% |
| Black | 35% | 37% |
| White | 44% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Putnam County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Putnam County Primary School is Putnam County High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Putnam County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Putnam County Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eatonton Putnam County Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 737 students10
0.8 miles
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312 0.8 3-5 737 - Eatonton Putnam County Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 641 students10
2.4 miles
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547 2.4 6-8 641 - Eatonton Putnam County High School Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 763 students10
7.3 miles
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971 7.3 9-12 763 - Greensboro Lake Oconee Charter Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-12 | 966 students10
16.3 miles
5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562 16.3 PK-12 966 - Monticello Jasper County Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 512 students10
16.8 miles
1289 College St
Monticello, GA 31064
(706) 468-2227 16.8 6-8 512
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