- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Gum Springs Elementary School grew from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 1,181 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 130294003742 · Jefferson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 11.5:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
Gum Springs Elementary School grew from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 1,181 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gum Springs 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
- This school
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- South Jackson 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows Gum Springs Elementary School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gum Springs Elementary School compares
Gum Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,848
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
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.
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
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~939 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,122 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), up 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.