Enrollment
280
Elementary
DISTRICT 242 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILKINSON COUNTY·NCES 130579001842
Wilkinson County Primary School
12516 Georgia Highway 57. East, Irwinton, GA 31042 · (478) 946-2161 · Wilkinson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
15.7:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
280 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 74%
Community
0
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 | 61 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 70 | 25% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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
Wilkinson County Primary School→Wilkinson County Elementary School→Wilkinson County Middle School→Wilkinson County High School
Based on grade levels within Wilkinson County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Wilkinson County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County Primary School this school | 280 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Washington | 244 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
| S G A Elementary School Sardis | 230 | 100.0% | 35.6% |
| Crisp County Pre-K Cordele | 216 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Jeffersonville Elementary Jeffersonville | 356 | 96.1% | 24.4% |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School Washington | 365 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
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 Wilkinson County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 280 | #1,257 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #1,203 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.5% | #463 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #444 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.1% | #149 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
280
+31 (+12%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 547
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 14.7:1
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 | 280 | 17.8 | 15.7:1 | 100% (280) |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 17.8 | 15.2:1 | 94% (255) |
| 2022-23 | 292 | 18.8 | 15.5:1 | 89% (260) |
| 2020-21 | 249 | 17 | 14.7:1 | 89% (222) |
| 2017-18 | 374 | 22 | 17.0:1 | 93% (349) |
| 2015-16 | 423 | 24 | 17.6:1 | 94% (399) |
| 2010-11 | 488 | 30 | 16.3:1 | 91% (443) |
| 2000-01 | 385 | 30 | 12.8:1 | 92% (355) |
| 1990-91 | 547 | 35 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wilkinson County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (374 to 280); teachers down 19% (22 to 17.8).
About Wilkinson County Primary School
Irwinton, Georgia, is home to Wilkinson County Primary School, a small elementary school. The school reports 280 students in pre-K through 2. The school's enrollment is 54% smaller than the 605 average for elementary schools in Georgia.
District-wide, Wilkinson County has 4 schools and 1,036 students.
Black students account for 54% of enrollment at Wilkinson County Primary School. The remaining students are 31% White, 10% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Census figures show Wilkinson County is about 38% Black. By the diversity index, Wilkinson County Primary School comes in at 61%.
Teachers at Wilkinson County Primary School total 17.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.7:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Georgia average 13.3:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 100%. Across public schools in Wilkinson County, the average is about the same, 100%.
Wilkinson County has these Census figures: median household income is about $45,465, roughly 12% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 19%. The public schools of Wilkinson County number 4 and enroll about 1,036.
Of nearby public schools, Wilkinson County Elementary School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Wilkinson County Primary School is Rural: Distant.
Wilkinson County Primary School had 249 students in 2020-21 and 280 in 2024-25, a 12% gain. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.7:1 to 15.7:1.
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Wilkinson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,747
Census ACS
Median income
$45,465
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,036 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wilkinson County
- Wilkinson County High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Wilkinson County Middle SchoolMiddle · 225 students
- Wilkinson County Elementary SchoolElementary · 203 students
Other schools in Irwinton
- Wilkinson County Elementary SchoolElementary · 203 students
Nearby schools
- Wilkinson County Elementary School0.0 mi · 203
- Wilkinson County High School1.1 mi · 328
- Wilkinson County Middle School1.2 mi · 225
- Twiggs County High School12.9 mi · 230
- Twiggs Middle School12.9 mi · 140
- Jeffersonville Elementary13.0 mi · 356
Frequently asked questions
About Wilkinson County Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wilkinson County Primary School?
Wilkinson County Primary School enrolls approximately 280 students in grades PK-02.
Is Wilkinson County Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wilkinson County Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Wilkinson County Primary School have?
Wilkinson County Primary School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Wilkinson County Primary School?
Student demographics at Wilkinson County Primary School are roughly 31% White, 5% Hispanic, 54% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Wilkinson County Primary School public or private?
Wilkinson County Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wilkinson County.
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