Banks County Primary School

www.banks.k12.ga.us/bcps

685 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Banks County Primary School, located in Homer, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the students of Banks County. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for children in the early stages of their academic journey, typically focusing on Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Banks County School System, the primary school emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a love for learning in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

The school is committed to the success and well-being of its young learners, utilizing a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth. By prioritizing teacher-student collaboration and parent involvement, Banks County Primary School strives to build a strong educational foundation that prepares students for their transition to the upper elementary grades. For families interested in specific district policies, school calendars, or staff information, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.banks.k12.ga.us/bcps.

685

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks County Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	95
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
545 (79.6%)
Hispanic
95 (13.9%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Black
15 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Banks County
Phone:	(706)677-2355
Website:	http://www.banks.k12.ga.us/bcps
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	657
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 16

Kindergarten 210

Grade 1 201

Grade 2 258