Putnam County Primary School

Putnam County
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
784 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
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.
784
Total Students
64.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    309 (39.4%)
  • Black
    292 (37.2%)
  • Hispanic
    132 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    43 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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)485-5141
Website: http://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pcps
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 784
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
Pre-Kindergarten 165
Kindergarten 195
Grade 1 246
Grade 2 178
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Putnam County Elementary School
Putnam County
606 Students
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th