Stark Elementary School

Stark Elementary School, a moderately sized elementary campus in Jackson, Georgia, operated by Butts County, caters to 678 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 5 schools in Butts County (3,497 students total), Stark Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Stark Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 63%. Other groups include 27% Black, 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Butts County as a whole.

On the resource side, Stark Elementary School lists 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 100% of students at Stark Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, Stark Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 25.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 35.0%.

In the broader community, Butts County reports that the typical household earns roughly $69,241 per year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Butts County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,497 students), of which Stark Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Jackson High School, roughly 2.2 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, Stark Elementary School comes 5th of 9 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 33.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Stark Elementary School has expanded 10%, going from 614 students in 2018 to 678 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 67% to 63% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Stark Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.