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Enrollment
784
Elementary
DISTRICT 695 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUTNAM COUNTY·NCES 130426003919
Putnam County Primary School
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024 · (706) 485-5141 · Putnam County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL784 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
12.2:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
784 students
DISTRICT 99% · 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 | 165 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 246 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 178 | 23% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · 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
Putnam County Primary School→Putnam County Elementary School→Putnam County Middle School→Putnam County High School
Based on grade levels within Putnam County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Putnam County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Primary School this school | 784 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Cook Primary School Adel | 778 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Swainsboro Primary School Swainsboro | 833 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School Tifton | 785 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
| Sterling Elementary School Brunswick | 767 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
| Ben Hill County Primary School Fitzgerald | 815 | 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 Putnam County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 784 | #253 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #307 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.5% | #205 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #354 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.6% | #814 of 854 |
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
784
-2 (0%) vs 2020
+4% since 2010-11, when it was 753
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.3:1
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 | 784 | 64.5 | 12.2:1 | 100% (784) |
| 2023-24 | 798 | 65.5 | 12.2:1 | 100% (798) |
| 2022-23 | 756 | 67 | 11.3:1 | 81% (611) |
| 2020-21 | 786 | 64 | 12.3:1 | 98% (772) |
| 2017-18 | 797 | 63 | 12.7:1 | 83% (659) |
| 2015-16 | 856 | 63 | 13.6:1 | 76% (653) |
| 2010-11 | 753 | 64 | 11.8:1 | 79% (594) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Putnam County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (797 to 784); teachers up 2% (63 to 64.5).
About Putnam County Primary School
Federal records list Putnam County Primary School as an elementary school in Eatonton, Georgia. Its 784 students are spread across pre-K through 2. The school's enrollment is 30% larger than the 605 average for elementary schools in Georgia.
The 4 schools in Putnam County enroll 2,938 students altogether, Putnam County Primary School among them.
Putnam County Primary School has no majority group; White students are the largest, at 39%. Beyond that, enrollment is 37% Black, 17% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. In Putnam County overall, about 66% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 67% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal staffing data show 64.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Putnam County Primary School and a ratio of 12.2:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in Georgia. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 100% of enrollment. That tracks the 99% average for public schools in Putnam County.
Census estimates describe Putnam County this way: the median household income is $72,096, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Besides Putnam County Primary School, Putnam County has 3 other public schools.
The closest public school to Putnam County Primary School is Putnam County Elementary School, about 0.9 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Putnam County Primary School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment went from 786 in 2020-21 to 784 in 2024-25, a change of 2 students.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Putnam County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,855
Census ACS
Median income
$72,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
2,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Putnam County
- Putnam County High SchoolHigh · 918 students
- Putnam County Middle SchoolMiddle · 630 students
- Putnam County Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
Other schools in Eatonton
- Putnam County High SchoolHigh · 918 students
- Putnam County Middle SchoolMiddle · 630 students
- Putnam County Elementary SchoolElementary · 606 students
Nearby schools
- Putnam County Elementary School0.9 mi · 606
- Putnam County Middle School2.4 mi · 630
- Putnam County High School7.4 mi · 918
- LAKE OCONEE CHARTER15.3 mi · 873
- Lake Oconee Charter High School15.3 mi · 322
- Jasper County Middle School16.8 mi · 647
Frequently asked questions
About Putnam County Primary SchoolHow many students attend Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School enrolls approximately 784 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Putnam County Primary School serve?
Putnam County Primary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Putnam County Primary School is approximately 12.2:1 (65 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Putnam County Primary School?
Student demographics at Putnam County Primary School are roughly 39% White, 17% Hispanic, 37% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Putnam County Primary School in?
Putnam County Primary School is part of Putnam County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.