- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hephzibah, GA
Jamestown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438002049
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438002049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Jamestown Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130438002049 · Hephzibah, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.1:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Jamestown Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school 327
Jamestown Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Jamestown Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Elementary School compares
Jamestown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$13,883
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.3%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Jamestown Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Hephzibah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Standard public school
1,015 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hephzibah Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Deer Chase Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Mcbean Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Elementary School
How many students attend Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hephzibah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Jamestown Elementary School?
98.0% of students at Jamestown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Elementary School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jamestown Elementary School rank among schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hephzibah on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Jamestown Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.