Washington-Wilkes Primary School

Washington-Wilkes Primary School operates as a tight-knit K-5 school in Washington, Georgia, run under Wilkes County. Current enrollment sits at 365 students spanning grades K through 3. Enrollment runs roughly 40% leaner than the state mean of about 605.

Wilkes County runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,262 students. Washington-Wilkes Primary School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Washington-Wilkes Primary School shows that the most-represented group is Black (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder reads as 34% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 40%.

On the resource side, On paper, Washington-Wilkes Primary School has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.0:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Washington-Wilkes Primary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 25.7%; this one delivers 31.8%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Wilkes County shows median household earnings sit near $52,043, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Wilkes County's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,272 students), Washington-Wilkes Primary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Washington-Wilkes Primary School at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 38.3%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Washington-Wilkes Primary School's enrollment has fell 22% since 2018, when it stood at 468 (now 365). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.0:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.