Putnam County Elementary School

Putnam County
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
622 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Putnam County Elementary School, located in Eatonton, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Putnam County Charter School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty strives to prepare students for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a strong focus on student engagement and character development. The institution leverages its place within the Eatonton community to promote a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. Through various programs and school-wide initiatives, Putnam County Elementary aims to nurture the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
622
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    253 (40.7 %)
  • Black
    221 (35.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    123 (19.8 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Putnam County
Phone: (706)485-5312
Website: http://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pces
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 606
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 203
Grade 4 211
Grade 5 208
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Putnam County Primary School
Putnam County
756 Students
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd