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Enrollment
456
Elementary
DISTRICT 539 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VIDALIA CITY·NCES 130534001738
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
800 North St E, Vidalia, GA 30474 · (912) 537-3421 · Toombs County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL456 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
456 students
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 74%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 143 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 149 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 164 | 36% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
J. D. Dickerson Primary School→Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School→J. R. Trippe Middle School→Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Based on grade levels within Vidalia City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like J. D. Dickerson Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. D. Dickerson Primary School this school | 456 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Heard-Mixon Elementary School Covington | 434 | 98.2% | 22.9% |
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens | 490 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
| Goshen Elementary School Augusta | 437 | 100.0% | 21.2% |
| Unity Elementary School (PK-5) Luthersville | 443 | 98.9% | 22.7% |
| Gentian Elementary School Columbus | 442 | 100.0% | 28.2% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where J. D. Dickerson Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 456 | #959 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #930 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.6% | #355 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #419 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.7% | #546 of 854 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
456
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 670
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 456 | 31.9 | 14.3:1 | 100% (456) |
| 2023-24 | 464 | 32.1 | 14.4:1 | 96% (445) |
| 2022-23 | 456 | 34.8 | 13.1:1 | 86% (394) |
| 2020-21 | 459 | 32 | 14.3:1 | 84% (387) |
| 2017-18 | 505 | 31.3 | 16.1:1 | 92% (467) |
| 2015-16 | 543 | 30 | 18.1:1 | 83% (449) |
| 2010-11 | 552 | 30 | 18.4:1 | 68% (373) |
| 2000-01 | 575 | 37 | 15.5:1 | 61% (348) |
| 1990-91 | 670 | 39 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J. D. Dickerson Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (505 to 456); teachers up 2% (31.3 to 31.9).
About J. D. Dickerson Primary School
J. D. Dickerson Primary School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Vidalia, Georgia. The school's enrollment of 456 students covers pre-K through 1. Enrollment is 25% lower than the average for elementary schools in Georgia, which is about 605.
J. D. Dickerson Primary School reports to Vidalia City, which has 4 schools and 2,279 students.
The most common group at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is Black students, at 50%. Enrollment also includes 31% White, 12% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. The school's Black share is 26 points above the 24% share among Toombs County residents. The school's diversity index is 64%, meaning two students picked at random have a 64% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The teaching staff at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 31.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 14.3:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in Georgia. About 100% of students, or 456, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Toombs County average 97%.
Within Toombs County, the median household income is $52,621, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 16%. In all, Toombs County has 9 public schools and roughly 5,397 students.
Nearest public school: Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School, about 1.1 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2020-21, J. D. Dickerson Primary School enrolled 459; in 2024-25, 456.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at J. D. Dickerson Primary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Toombs County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,102
Census ACS
Median income
$52,621
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
5,397 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vidalia City
- Vidalia Comprehensive High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary SchoolElementary · 622 students
- J. R. Trippe Middle SchoolMiddle · 498 students
Other schools in Vidalia
- Vidalia Comprehensive High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary SchoolElementary · 622 students
- J. R. Trippe Middle SchoolMiddle · 498 students
Nearby schools
- Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School1.1 mi · 622
- Vidalia Comprehensive High School1.6 mi · 703
- J. R. Trippe Middle School1.7 mi · 498
- Toombs County High School4.1 mi · 896
- Lyons Primary School4.2 mi · 571
- Toombs County Middle School4.4 mi · 681
Frequently asked questions
About J. D. Dickerson Primary SchoolHow many students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School enrolls approximately 456 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does J. D. Dickerson Primary School serve?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is approximately 14.3:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
At J. D. Dickerson Primary School, the student body is approximately 31% White, 12% Hispanic, 50% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School is overseen by Vidalia City in Toombs County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.