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#1173 of 2,268 schools in GA
Putnam County Elementary School
Elementary School · Putnam County · Eatonton, GA
An elementary school in Eatonton, GA serving grades 3rd – 5th.
314 S Washington Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024
- Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam County Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eatonton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,826
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31024; 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.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam County Elementary School is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam County Elementary School
Putnam County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eatonton, GA, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 606 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam County Elementary School
What grades does Putnam County Elementary School serve?
Putnam County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Putnam County Elementary School?
Putnam County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam County Elementary School rank in GA?
Putnam County Elementary School ranks #1,173 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Putnam County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Putnam County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam County Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Putnam County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Putnam County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Putnam County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam County Elementary School?
79.4% of students at Putnam County Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (706) 485-5312
- Area population (ZIP 31024)
- 21,638
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 31024; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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