PUTNAM COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Putnam County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Eatonton, GA with about 797 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 63 teachers, Putnam County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Putnam County Primary School, located in Eatonton, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. Typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic and social framework during these critical early development years. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning in a supportive, student-centered environment.
As part of the Putnam County Charter School System, the primary school emphasizes community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The administration and faculty prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where children can build the essential social-emotional habits necessary for their future success. By integrating classroom instruction with interactive learning opportunities, Putnam County Primary School aims to prepare its students to transition confidently into the upper elementary grades and beyond.
For more information, contact Putnam County Primary School at (706) 485-5141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
http://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pcps
PUTNAM COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Eatonton, GA with about 797 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Putnam County
- Total Students:
- 797
- Teachers:
- 63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 797 students
- White
- 43.8%
- Black or African American
- 34.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.