According to the data of College Entrance Examination Network, primary school is a school where people receive primary formal education and an important part of basic education. Generally, children aged 6 to 12 are of primary school age. As of July 3, 2023, the length of primary education in China is 6 years. It is divided into three stages: grade one or two is called junior grade, grade three or four is called middle grade, and grade five or six is called senior grade.

Changsha primary schools generally offer Chinese, mathematics, English, morality and rule of law, science, information technology (computer foundation), physical education, music and art courses. Primary school belongs to nine-year compulsory education and is an important part of basic education, and it does not charge any fees.