Sumter County Primary School serves 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumter County Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sumter County Primary School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumter County Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
74%
36%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sumter County Primary School?
771 students attend Sumter County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sumter County Primary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumter County Primary School?
Sumter County Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumter County Primary School offer ?
Sumter County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Sumter County Primary School part of?
Sumter County Primary School is part of Sumter County School District.
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