Enrollment
784
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eatonton, GA
Putnam County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130426003919
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam County Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam County Primary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA.
School address
District: Putnam County · Georgia
NCES ID 130426003919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam County Primary School
Putnam County Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eatonton, Georgia, enrolling 784 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 784 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students) and Putnam County Middle School (630 students) alongside Putnam County Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Putnam County Primary School compares
Putnam County Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
African American 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Putnam County Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Putnam County Primary School.
$15,735
Per student
+14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Putnam County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam County Primary School
How many students attend Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School has 784 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eatonton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Primary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam County Primary School?
80.8% of students at Putnam County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam County Primary School is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Eatonton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam County Primary School?
Putnam County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam County Primary School rank among public schools in Eatonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eatonton on the city page.
Is Putnam County Primary School a good school?
Putnam County Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Putnam County Primary School, Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students), Putnam County Middle School (630 students), and Putnam County Elementary School (606 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.
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