Sumter County Primary School

123 Learning Ln
Americus, GA 31719
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sumter County Primary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
706 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sumter County Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
14%
18%
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Black
76%
36%
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White
8%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sumter County Primary School?
706 students attend Sumter County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sumter County Primary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumter County Primary School?
Sumter County Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Sumter County Primary School part of?
Sumter County Primary School is part of Sumter County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Mid-Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Nine Weeks/Early Release/Teacher Workday
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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