Putnam County Primary School serves 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam County Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam County Primary School's student population of 756 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam County Primary School is 0.66, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
37%
36%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Putnam County Primary School?
756 students attend Putnam County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Putnam County Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Putnam County Primary School offer ?
Putnam County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Putnam County Primary School part of?
Putnam County Primary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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