Putnam County Primary School serves 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam County Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam County Primary School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam County Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
37%
36%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Putnam County Primary School?
798 students attend Putnam County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Putnam County Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Putnam County Primary School offer ?
Putnam County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam County Primary School part of?
Putnam County Primary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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