Swainsboro Primary School serves 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swainsboro Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Swainsboro Primary School's student population of 858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Strengthening our community one student at a time.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swainsboro Primary School is 0.65, 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
42%
36%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Swainsboro Primary School often compared to?
Swainsboro Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swainsboro Middle School, Swainsboro High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Swainsboro Primary School?
858 students attend Swainsboro Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Swainsboro Primary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swainsboro Primary School?
Swainsboro Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swainsboro Primary School offer ?
Swainsboro Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swainsboro Primary School part of?
Swainsboro Primary School is part of Emanuel County School District.
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