Sumter County Primary School serves 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter County Primary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumter County Primary School is 0.46, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
71%
36%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sumter County Primary School?
724 students attend Sumter County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sumter County Primary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter County Primary School?
Sumter County Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter County Primary School offer ?
Sumter County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumter County Primary School part of?
Sumter County Primary School is part of Sumter County School District.
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