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Enrollment
685
Elementary
DISTRICT 668 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BANKS COUNTY·NCES 130024000170
Banks County Primary School
266 Highway 51 S, Homer, GA 30547 · (706) 677-2355 · Banks County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL685 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
657 students
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 74%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 201 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 258 | 38% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Banks County Primary School→Banks County Elementary School→Banks County Middle School→Banks County High School
Based on grade levels within Banks County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Banks County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County Primary School this school | 685 | 95.9% | N/A |
| North Hart Elementary School Bowersville | 666 | 96.5% | 54.1% |
| Rabun County Elementary School Tiger | 662 | 91.1% | 44.2% |
| Danielsville Elementary School Danielsville | 709 | 90.3% | 47.2% |
| Rabun County Primary School Tiger | 607 | 99.8% | N/A |
| Berrien Elementary School Nashville | 692 | 100.0% | 49.6% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Banks County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 685 | #399 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #367 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.6% | #1,015 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.9% | #512 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.9% | #154 of 386 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
685
+56 (+9%) vs 2020
+95% since 1990-91, when it was 352
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 685 | 55.3 | 12.4:1 | 96% (657) |
| 2023-24 | 720 | 52.3 | 13.8:1 | 70% (504) |
| 2022-23 | 706 | 52.5 | 13.4:1 | 56% (395) |
| 2020-21 | 629 | 47 | 13.4:1 | 59% (372) |
| 2017-18 | 607 | 46 | 13.2:1 | 59% (358) |
| 2015-16 | 621 | 49 | 12.7:1 | 66% (410) |
| 2010-11 | 664 | 47 | 14.1:1 | 64% (423) |
| 2000-01 | 357 | 22 | 16.2:1 | 59% (210) |
| 1990-91 | 352 | 20 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Banks County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (607 to 685); teachers up 20% (46 to 55.3).
About Banks County Primary School
Banks County Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school with its address in Homer, Georgia. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 685 students.
The 4 schools in Banks County enroll 2,798 students altogether, Banks County Primary School among them.
Banks County Primary School's enrollment is 80% White. The remaining shares are 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. By the diversity index, Banks County Primary School comes in at 35%.
Dividing enrollment by its 55.3 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 12.4:1. Among elementary schools in Georgia, the typical ratio is 13.3:1. Eligible students account for 96% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is higher than the 86% average for public schools in Banks County.
Among Banks County residents, median household income is about $77,063, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Banks County Primary School is one of 5 public schools in Banks County, which together enroll about 3,220 students.
The closest public school, Banks County Elementary School, is about 0.1 miles from Banks County Primary School. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 685 was 9% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 629.
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Banks County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,264
Census ACS
Median income
$77,063
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,220 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Banks County
- Banks County High SchoolHigh · 831 students
- Banks County Elementary SchoolElementary · 651 students
- Banks County Middle SchoolMiddle · 631 students
Other schools in Homer
- Banks County High SchoolHigh · 831 students
- Banks County Elementary SchoolElementary · 651 students
- Banks County Middle SchoolMiddle · 631 students
Nearby schools
- Banks County Elementary School0.1 mi · 651
- Banks County High School1.6 mi · 831
- Banks County Middle School2.2 mi · 631
- Maysville Elementary School6.5 mi · 468
- Commerce High School9.5 mi · 557
- Lula Elementary School9.6 mi · 382
Frequently asked questions
About Banks County Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School enrolls approximately 685 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Banks County Primary School serve?
Banks County Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Banks County Primary School?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Banks County Primary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Banks County Primary School?
At Banks County Primary School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Banks County Primary School public or private?
Banks County Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Banks County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.