LAMAR COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Lamar County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lamar County school district, located in Barnesville, GA with about 723 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Lamar County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lamar County Primary School, located in Barnesville, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the Lamar County School District. The school focuses on the early development of students, typically housing children in the primary grades (Pre-K through 2nd grade). Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where young learners can build the essential academic and social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and emphasizes a partnership between parents, teachers, and students to ensure a positive start to each child's academic journey. By utilizing a curriculum designed for early childhood development, Lamar County Primary School prioritizes literacy, foundational numeracy, and character building. Through their digital presence, the school provides parents with access to essential resources, including classroom updates, lunch menus, and school policies, maintaining an open line of communication to support the school-home connection.

For more information, contact Lamar County Primary School at (770) 358-8661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
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LAMAR COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Barnesville, GA with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lamar County
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 723 students

White
58.6%
Black or African American
33.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.