- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce, GA
East Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130294002924
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jackson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294002924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
East Jackson Elementary School grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 130294002924 · Commerce, GA Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12.9:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
East Jackson Elementary School grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Jackson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- East Jackson C
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- West Jackson M
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- This school 634
East Jackson Elementary School
634 students
What this shows East Jackson Elementary School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jackson Elementary School compares
East Jackson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, East Jackson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Commerce
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary School?
East Jackson Elementary School has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Jackson Elementary School?
43.1% of students at East Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Jackson Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jackson Elementary School?
East Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Commerce, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides East Jackson Elementary School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students), East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), and West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.