Banks County Primary School serves 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banks County Primary School's student population of 706 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Banks County Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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
13%
18%
Black
1%
36%
White
78%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Banks County Primary School?
706 students attend Banks County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Banks County Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banks County Primary School offer ?
Banks County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Banks County Primary School part of?
Banks County Primary School is part of Banks County School District.
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