Baxter Primary serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baxter Primary's student population of 328 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baxter Primary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baxter Primary?
328 students attend Baxter Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Baxter Primary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Baxter Primary?
Baxter Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baxter Primary offer ?
Baxter Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Baxter Primary part of?
Baxter Primary is part of Putnam County School District.
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