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#1312 of 2,268 schools in GA
Based on limited data
Banks County Primary School
Elementary School · Banks County · Homer, GA
An elementary school in Homer, GA serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
266 Highway 51 S, Homer, GA 30547
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on GA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Banks County Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,645
Median home value
$273,000
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Banks County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banks County Primary School is listed in Banks County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banks County Primary School
Banks County Primary School is a public elementary school in Homer, GA, part of Banks County, serving approximately 720 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 2,268 schools in GA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banks County Primary School
What grades does Banks County Primary School serve?
Banks County Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Banks County Primary School?
Banks County Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks County Primary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banks County Primary School rank in GA?
Banks County Primary School ranks #1,312 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Banks County Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Banks County Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Banks County Primary School a charter school?
No, Banks County Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banks County Primary School a Title I school?
No, Banks County Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banks County Primary School?
70.0% of students at Banks County Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Banks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (706) 677-2355
- Area population (ZIP 30547)
- 3,087
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30547; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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