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What advice would you give to incoming students at Jefferson Elementary School?
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Enrollment
1,011
Elementary
DISTRICT 973 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON CITY·NCES 130303001261
Jefferson Elementary School
415 Hoschton St, Jefferson, GA 30549 · (706) 367-8242 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,011 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
77 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
306 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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 | 208 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 246 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 282 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 275 | 27% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · 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
Based on grade levels within Jefferson City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School this school | 1,011 | 30.3% | N/A |
| Jefferson Academy Jefferson | 935 | 31.0% | 66.4% |
| Gum Springs Elementary School Jefferson | 939 | 31.9% | 57.6% |
| Burnt Hickory Elementary School Dallas | 996 | 27.0% | 59.6% |
| Avery Elementary School Canton | 1,104 | 22.6% | 66.3% |
| Brooks Elementary Newnan | 835 | 28.0% | 68.4% |
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 Jefferson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,011 | #77 of 1,324 | #2 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #583 of 1,301 | #5 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.6% | #923 of 1,301 | #11 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.3% | #1,181 of 1,312 | #11 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.1% | #162 of 386 | #6 of 9 |
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
1,011
+48 (+5%) vs 2020
+89% since 1990-91, when it was 535
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 1,011 | 76.9 | 13.2:1 | 30% (306) |
| 2023-24 | 982 | 73.9 | 13.3:1 | 36% (350) |
| 2022-23 | 1,007 | 71.9 | 14.0:1 | 21% (215) |
| 2020-21 | 963 | 65 | 14.8:1 | 25% (244) |
| 2017-18 | 902 | 60.8 | 14.8:1 | 29% (262) |
| 2015-16 | 818 | 53 | 15.4:1 | 31% (255) |
| 2010-11 | 736 | 51 | 14.4:1 | 38% (278) |
| 2000-01 | 784 | 48 | 16.3:1 | 32% (247) |
| 1990-91 | 535 | 30 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (902 to 1,011); teachers up 26% (60.8 to 76.9).
About Jefferson Elementary School
This page covers Jefferson Elementary School, a large elementary school in Jefferson, Georgia. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 1,011 students. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Georgia) has about 605 students.
Jefferson City is the district for Jefferson Elementary School. It has 4 schools and 4,294 students.
Jefferson Elementary School's enrollment is 75% White. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 6% multiracial. The county population is about 78% White, within a few points of the school. The chance that two students picked at random at Jefferson Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 42%.
Federal staffing data show 76.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Jefferson Elementary School and a ratio of 13.2:1. Elementary schools in Georgia have a similar average ratio of 13.3:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 30% of enrollment. That rate is below the 47% average among public schools in Jackson County.
Jefferson Elementary School is located in Jackson County, where median household income is about $89,544, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Jefferson Elementary School is one of 20 public schools in Jackson County, which together enroll about 17,354 students.
Of nearby public schools, Jefferson Academy is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
For locale, NCES codes Jefferson Elementary School as Town: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 1,011 was 5% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 963. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.2:1) than in 2020-21 (14.8:1).
Topics for discussion here include school safety, transportation, and start times. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
84,757
Census ACS
Median income
$89,544
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
17,354 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson City
- Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,339 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,009 students
- Jefferson AcademyElementary · 935 students
Other schools in Jefferson
- Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,339 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,009 students
- West Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle · 951 students
- Gum Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 939 students
- Jefferson AcademyElementary · 935 students
Other Jefferson Elementary schools
143 other US public schools in 31 states are named Jefferson Elementary. Jefferson Elementary School is the largest of the 144.
- Jefferson ElementaryRiverside, CA · 886 students
- Jefferson ElementaryLennox, CA · 716 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolCharleston, IL · 698 students
- Jefferson ElementaryGreensboro, NC · 698 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSCHENECTADY, NY · 671 students
Nearby schools
- Jefferson Academy0.2 mi · 935
- Jefferson High School0.3 mi · 1,339
- Jefferson Middle School0.3 mi · 1,009
- Jackson County High School5.8 mi · 2,222
- Legacy Knoll Middle School6.0 mi · 707
- Gum Springs Elementary School6.2 mi · 939
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School enrolls approximately 1,011 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (77 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reports a student body of 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jefferson City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.