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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Attendance Zone: Sumter County Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Americus, GA, encompassing approximately 492.7 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 22 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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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