Lamar County Primary School serves 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar County Primary School's student population of 802 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lamar County Primary School is 0.57, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
28%
36%
White
59%
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
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lamar County Primary School often compared to?
Lamar County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Primary School, Upson-lee Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lamar County Primary School?
802 students attend Lamar County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lamar County Primary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar County Primary School?
Lamar County Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Primary School offer ?
Lamar County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lamar County Primary School part of?
Lamar County Primary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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