Baxter Primary

Baxter Primary serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Baxter Primary's student population of 352 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Baxter Primary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Baxter Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Baxter Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Baxter Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Baxter Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Baxter Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Baxter Primary and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Baxter Primary?
352 students attend Baxter Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Baxter Primary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baxter Primary?
Baxter Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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