Enrollment
696
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, GA
James Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123002837
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Jackson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Jackson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Jackson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123002837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Jackson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Jackson Elementary School
James Jackson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Georgia, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 696 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 696 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jonesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Elite Scholars Academy School (757 students): James Jackson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 19.4:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside James Jackson 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 James Jackson Elementary School compares
James Jackson 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 696 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
African American 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, James Jackson 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 Clayton County, which includes James Jackson Elementary School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 James Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Standard public school
757 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Callaway Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Kilpatrick Elementary School
Standard public school
637 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Primary
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Suder Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~696 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend James Jackson Elementary School?
James Jackson Elementary School has 696 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Jackson Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Jackson Elementary School?
90.4% of students at James Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Jackson Elementary School is African American at 75.7% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Jackson Elementary School?
James Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 James Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, James Jackson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is James Jackson Elementary School a good school?
James Jackson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Clayton County?
Besides James Jackson Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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