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Enrollment
746
Elementary
DISTRICT 704 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAMAR COUNTY·NCES 130321002084
Lamar County Primary School
154 Burnette Rd, Barnesville, GA 30204 · (770) 358-8661 · Lamar County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL746 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
15.8:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
746 students
DISTRICT 97% · 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 | 134 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 176 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 219 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 217 | 29% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · 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
Lamar County Primary School→Lamar County Elementary School→Lamar County Middle School→Lamar County High School
Based on grade levels within Lamar County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lamar County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County Primary School this school | 746 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Irwin County Elementary School Ocilla | 760 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
| Stark Elementary School Jackson | 678 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
| Worth County Elementary School Sylvester | 696 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
| Cross Creek Elementary School Thomasville | 809 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
| Worth County Primary School Sylvester | 809 | 100.0% | N/A |
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 Lamar County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 746 | #308 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #1,209 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.9% | #596 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #293 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.2% | #314 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
746
+35 (+5%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 1,173
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 15.5:1
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 | 746 | 47.3 | 15.8:1 | 100% (746) |
| 2023-24 | 821 | 49.5 | 16.6:1 | 87% (717) |
| 2022-23 | 802 | 46.5 | 17.3:1 | 75% (600) |
| 2020-21 | 711 | 46 | 15.5:1 | 75% (532) |
| 2017-18 | 723 | 48 | 15.1:1 | 82% (591) |
| 2015-16 | 768 | 49 | 15.7:1 | 82% (633) |
| 2010-11 | 695 | 42 | 16.6:1 | 75% (520) |
| 2000-01 | 1,377 | 74 | 18.6:1 | 57% (791) |
| 1990-91 | 1,173 | 70 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lamar County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (723 to 746); teachers down 1% (48 to 47.3).
About Lamar County Primary School
Lamar County Primary School is an elementary school located in Barnesville, Georgia, in Lamar County. School enrollment was 746 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2. The average among elementary schools in Georgia is roughly 605 students; this school is 23% above that.
Lamar County Primary School falls under Lamar County, which has 4 schools enrolling 2,872 students.
White students account for 58% of enrollment at Lamar County Primary School. The remaining students are 30% Black, 7% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Census figures show Lamar County is about 68% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Lamar County Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 57%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.8:1, with 47.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in Georgia average 13.3:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%.
In Lamar County (population about 19,571), median household income is about $67,062, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 4 public schools operate in Lamar County, serving about 2,872 students.
The shortest distance from Lamar County Primary School to another public school is about 0.3 miles, to Lamar County Middle School. The five-mile area around Lamar County Primary School holds 3 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Distant: the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The student count in 2024-25 was 746, 5% above the 711 of 2020-21.
Discussions about Lamar County Primary School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lamar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,571
Census ACS
Median income
$67,062
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
2,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lamar County
- Lamar County High SchoolHigh · 831 students
- Lamar County Elementary SchoolElementary · 662 students
- Lamar County Middle SchoolMiddle · 633 students
Other schools in Barnesville
- Lamar County High SchoolHigh · 831 students
- Lamar County Elementary SchoolElementary · 662 students
- Lamar County Middle SchoolMiddle · 633 students
Nearby schools
- Lamar County Middle School0.3 mi · 633
- Lamar County Elementary School0.3 mi · 662
- Lamar County High School0.4 mi · 831
- Pike County Middle School9.4 mi · 777
- Pike County Elementary School9.4 mi · 768
- Pike County High School9.6 mi · 1,075
Frequently asked questions
About Lamar County Primary SchoolHow large is Lamar County Primary School?
Lamar County Primary School enrolls approximately 746 students in grades PK-02.
Is Lamar County Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lamar County Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Lamar County Primary School?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at Lamar County Primary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lamar County Primary School?
At Lamar County Primary School, the student body is approximately 58% White, 5% Hispanic, 30% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Lamar County Primary School public or private?
Lamar County Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lamar County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.