Putnam County Elementary School

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Putnam County Elementary School ranks 686 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Putnam County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Eatonton, Georgia, with 622 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming test scores, high poverty rates, and ineffective resource allocation compared to nearby schools.

Putnam County Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with only 29% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 38.4%, and just 34% of 5th graders proficient in math compared to 41% statewide. The school also has very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80-98% over the past few years, much higher than the nearby Morgan County schools, which have rates around 45-50%. Despite spending more per student ($13,469 in 2018-2019) than the nearby Morgan County schools ($9,914 for Morgan County Elementary), Putnam County Elementary is not seeing commensurate academic gains.

The nearby Morgan County Elementary School, which is in a different district, significantly outperforms Putnam County Elementary on state assessments across all grade levels and subjects, suggesting factors beyond just district-level leadership and funding may be contributing to the academic challenges at Putnam County Elementary. The school's declining performance, from a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 2-star rating in recent years, is concerning and indicates the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, leadership, and resource utilization to drive meaningful improvements.

Detail:

Public 3-5

314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024

(706) 485-5312

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
686^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,469

Students who attend Putnam County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Putnam County Middle School
High:	Putnam County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

African American:

33.8%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Putnam County Elementary School ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Putnam County Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), African American (33.8%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam County Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Putnam County Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam County Elementary School is $13,469.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Putnam County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 104^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Putnam County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	60.78	562^nd	1212	53.6%
2012	69.06	406^th	1201	66.2%
2013	74.84	299^th	1225	75.6%
2014	78.74	210^th	1231	82.9%
2015	53.78	537^th	1240	56.7%
2016	47.45	602^nd	1233	51.2%
2017	44.62	630^th	1205	47.7%
2018	43.65	660^th	1209	45.4%
2019	47.50	618^th	1234	49.9%
2021	52.05	534^th	1214	56.0%
2022	41.49	680^th	1244	45.3%
2023	32.99	796^th	1242	35.9%
2024	40.71	686^th	1248	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Putnam County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	310	334	2	0	0	0	28	674
2011	325	261	5	62	0	0	24	677
2012	295	252	3	58	0	1	18	627
2013	295	244	5	53	0	1	23	621
2014	274	243	6	58	1	0	27	609
2015	290	249	6	69	0	0	24	638
2016	312	258	7	87	0	0	24	688
2017	328	271	7	122	0	0	25	753
2018	304	285	7	115	0	0	26	737
2019	307	275	6	130	0	0	28	746
2020	285	243	3	131	0	0	25	687
2021	259	224	2	138	0	0	20	643
2022	257	221	1	123	0	0	16	618
2023	253	221	2	123	0	0	23	622
2024	261	205	2	107	0	0	31	606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Putnam County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	674	45.0	14.9	76.1
2011	677	45.5	14.8	80.4
2012	627	45.5	13.7	83.9
2013	621	44.0	14.1	80.5
2014	609	41.0	14.8	80.6
2015	638	43.0	14.8	79.5
2016	688	46.0	14.9	77
2017	753	47.0	16.0	81
2018	737	46.0	16.0	80.2
2019	746	47.0	15.8	98.3
2020	687	47.0	14.6	98.3
2021	643	46.0	13.9	98.3
2022	618	47.5	13.0	n/a
2023	622	49.5	12.5	80.9
2024	606	49.0	12.3	79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Putnam County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	674	45.0	14.9	76.1
2011	677	45.5	14.8	80.4
2012	627	45.5	13.7	83.9
2013	621	44.0	14.1	80.5
2014	609	41.0	14.8	80.6
2015	638	43.0	14.8	79.5
2016	688	46.0	14.9	77
2017	753	47.0	16.0	81
2018	737	46.0	16.0	80.2
2019	746	47.0	15.8	98.3
2020	687	47.0	14.6	98.3
2021	643	46.0	13.9	98.3
2022	618	47.5	13.0	n/a
2023	622	49.5	12.5	80.9
2024	606	49.0	12.3	79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$799 (8.5%)	$8,611 (91.5%)	$9,410
2018	$774 (8.0%)	$8,898 (92.0%)	$9,672
2019	$774 (5.7%)	$12,695 (94.3%)	$13,469

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 618^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 796^th of 1242 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Elementary School)	36.9	22.1	14.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)	36.9	22.1	14.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary School)	64.4	40.2	24.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)	64.4	40.2	24.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Elementary School)	28.8	22.6	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)	28.8	22.6	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary School)	39.6	28.8	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)	39.6	28.8	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Elementary School)	31	25.8	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County)	31	25.8	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Elementary School)	34.2	33.5	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County)	34.2	33.5	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Putnam County Elementary School)	48	30.7	17.3%
5th Grade Science (Putnam County)	48	30.7	17.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	746	622	16.6%
African American	275	221	19.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	130	123	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	307	253	17.6%
Two or More Races	28	23	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.3%	80.9%	17.4%

Schools Near Putnam County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Putnam County Elementary School	Public	3-5	314 S Washington Ave	Eatonton	31024	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 485-5312	606	49	12.3	79.4%	261 (43.1%)	205 (33.8%)	107 (17.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	40.7	686^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.0%		33	796^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.9%	110		29.0	22.3	38.7				48.4	36.0	34.0				40.6			$13,469	$774	$12,695
Putnam County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd	Eatonton	31024	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 485-5141	798	66	12.1	100.0%	340 (42.6%)	290 (36.3%)	122 (15.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.3%)								(n/a)																	$11,074	$799	$10,274
Lake Oconee Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1021 Titan Cir	Greensboro	30642	Greene County	Greene County	Yes	No	No	No	(706) 454-1562	874	64	13.6	37.4%	593 (67.8%)	119 (13.6%)	104 (11.9%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.1%)	83.2	197^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.2%		81.9	207^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.3%	10	100.0	52.4	50.0	68.2	54.3	62.4	68.6	62.2	62.8	72.9	45.7	58.8	54.7	61.2	5.3	56.5	$10,362	$04	$10,357
Lakeview Academy	Public	3-5	220 N Abc Dr	Milledgeville	31061	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 457-2967	635	44	14.4	87.2%	157 (24.7%)	397 (62.5%)	42 (6.6%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	31.2	829^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.6%		23	959^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.8%	130		28.3	34.3	35.7				30.5	37.6	25.7				21.8			$8,905	$1,083	$7,822
Midway Hills Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	375 Blandy Rd NW	Milledgeville	31061	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 457-2495	476	45	10.5	95.2%	114 (23.9%)	314 (66.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)								(n/a)																	$10,110	$928	$9,182
Lakeview Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	372 Blandy Rd NW	Milledgeville	31061	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 457-3301	810	41	20.0	90.1%	199 (24.6%)	492 (60.7%)	55 (6.8%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.4%)								(n/a)																	$9,650	$999	$8,651
Jasper County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	495 Ga Highway 212 W	Monticello	31064	Jasper County	Jasper County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 468-4968	663	52	12.7	73.8%	465 (70.1%)	91 (13.7%)	72 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)								(n/a)																	$9,955	$957	$8,998
Washington Park Elementary School	Public	3-5	721 Ga Highway 212 W	Monticello	31064	Jasper County	Jasper County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 468-6284	570	40	14.4	74.0%	388 (68.1%)	87 (15.3%)	60 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	41.1	676^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.8%		35.8	759^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.9%	83		38.5	28.1	41.4				41.8	35.0	28.0				37.4			$8,390	$865	$7,524
Morgan County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1640 Old Buckhead Rd	Madison	30650	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 342-5039	776	55	14.2	56.6%	534 (68.8%)	155 (20.0%)	47 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	75.8	280^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.6%		71.7	318^th of 1242 public elementary schools	74.4%	38		44.8	41.0	51.9				66.5	63.9	70.0				53.0			$9,914	$858	$9,055
Morgan County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	993 East Ave	Madison	30650	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 752-4700	862	62	14.0	58.5%	546 (63.3%)	184 (21.3%)	81 (9.4%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.0%)								(n/a)																	$12,057	$864	$11,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County Elementary School

What district is Putnam County Elementary School in?

Putnam County

What is the racial makeup of Putnam County Elementary School?

Students at Putnam County Elementary School are 43% White, 34% African American, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Putnam County Elementary School a good school?

Putnam County Elementary School ranks 686^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Putnam County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Putnam County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Putnam County Middle School
High : Putnam County High School

How many students attend Putnam County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 606 students attended Putnam County Elementary School.

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