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Enrollment
993
Elementary
DISTRICT 963 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THOMASTON-UPSON COUNTY·NCES 130528002285
Upson-Lee Primary School
172 Knight Trl, Thomaston, GA 30286 · (706) 647-7516 · Upson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL993 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
13.2:1
75 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
993 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 74%
Community
5
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 | 143 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 272 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 285 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 293 | 30% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · 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
Based on grade levels within Thomaston-Upson County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Upson-Lee Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee Primary School this school | 993 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Upson-Lee Elementary School Thomaston | 932 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
| Worth County Primary School Sylvester | 809 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Cross Creek Elementary School Thomasville | 809 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School Thomasville | 811 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Telfair County Elementary Mc Rae Helena | 793 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
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 Upson-Lee Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 993 | #87 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #597 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #513 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #417 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.5% | #762 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
993
-33 (-3%) vs 2020
+30% since 2000-01, when it was 766
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 993 | 75.2 | 13.2:1 | 100% (993) |
| 2023-24 | 1,052 | 73.7 | 14.3:1 | 95% (1,004) |
| 2022-23 | 1,049 | 66.7 | 15.7:1 | 95% (1,001) |
| 2020-21 | 1,026 | 63 | 16.3:1 | 98% (1,009) |
| 2017-18 | 1,029 | 62.7 | 16.4:1 | 100% (1,026) |
| 2015-16 | 1,350 | 82 | 16.5:1 | 99% (1,330) |
| 2010-11 | 1,470 | 88 | 16.7:1 | 70% (1,027) |
| 2000-01 | 766 | 50 | 15.3:1 | 57% (436) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Upson-Lee Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (1,029 to 993); teachers up 20% (62.7 to 75.2).
About Upson-Lee Primary School
Upson-Lee Primary School is an elementary school in Thomaston, Georgia, and it is part of Thomaston-Upson County. The school enrolls 993 students in pre-K through 2. Across elementary schools in Georgia, the average enrollment is about 605.
Thomaston-Upson County enrolls 3,996 students in 4 schools, including Upson-Lee Primary School.
The largest group at Upson-Lee Primary School is White students, at 53%. Enrollment also includes 35% Black, 7% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. Among people living in Upson County, the White share is about 68%. The diversity index for Upson-Lee Primary School is 59%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 75.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Upson-Lee Primary School, giving a ratio of 13.2:1. That is in line with the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in Georgia. A total of 993 students, or 100%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Upson County is close, at 100%.
In the surrounding county, Upson County, median household income comes to about $55,429, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. The county has 4 public schools and about 3,996 students.
Upson-Lee Elementary School is about 0.3 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Upson-Lee Primary School, there are 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 33 students, from 1,026 to 993. Federal data show the ratio falling from 16.3:1 to 13.2:1.
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Upson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,029
Census ACS
Median income
$55,429
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
3,996 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Thomaston-Upson County
- Upson-Lee High SchoolHigh · 1,177 students
- Upson-Lee Elementary SchoolElementary · 932 students
- Upson-Lee Middle SchoolMiddle · 894 students
Other schools in Thomaston
- Upson-Lee High SchoolHigh · 1,177 students
- Upson-Lee Elementary SchoolElementary · 932 students
- Upson-Lee Middle SchoolMiddle · 894 students
Nearby schools
- Upson-Lee Elementary School0.3 mi · 932
- Upson-Lee High School0.4 mi · 1,177
- Upson-Lee Middle School1.0 mi · 894
- Lamar County Elementary School12.2 mi · 662
- Lamar County Primary School12.4 mi · 746
- Lamar County Middle School12.5 mi · 633
Frequently asked questions
About Upson-Lee Primary SchoolHow many students attend Upson-Lee Primary School?
Upson-Lee Primary School enrolls approximately 993 students in grades PK-02.
Is Upson-Lee Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Upson-Lee Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Primary School is approximately 13.2:1 (75 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Upson-Lee Primary School?
At Upson-Lee Primary School, the student body is approximately 53% White, 4% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Upson-Lee Primary School in?
Upson-Lee Primary School is part of Thomaston-Upson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.