Enrollment
939
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, GA
Gum Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gum Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130294003742
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gum Springs Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gum Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gum Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294003742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gum Springs Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gum Springs Elementary School
Gum Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jefferson, Georgia, enrolling 939 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Gum Springs Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Georgia schools and 20% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 939 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jefferson's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students): Gum Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 14.2:1).
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students) and East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students) alongside Gum Springs Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gum Springs Elementary School compares
Gum Springs Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Gum Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Gum Springs Elementary School.
$13,475
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 39.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gum Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gum Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jefferson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~939 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gum Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Gum Springs Elementary School?
Gum Springs Elementary School has 939 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gum Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gum Springs Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Gum Springs Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Gum Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gum Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gum Springs Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gum Springs Elementary School?
Gum Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gum Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Gum Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
Is Gum Springs Elementary School a good school?
Gum Springs Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Gum Springs 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.
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