Enrollment
853
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazlehurst, GA
Jeff Davis Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jeff Davis Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130300001258
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeff Davis Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeff Davis Primary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, GA.
School address
District: Jeff Davis County · Georgia
NCES ID 130300001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeff Davis Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeff Davis Primary School
Jeff Davis Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazlehurst, Georgia, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #313, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 853 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis High School (835 students) and Jeff Davis Elementary School (711 students) alongside Jeff Davis Primary 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 Jeff Davis Primary School compares
Jeff Davis Primary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,889
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 853 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Jeff Davis Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jeff Davis County, which includes Jeff Davis Primary School.
$11,889
Per student
-14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 Jeff Davis Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeff Davis Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~853 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jeff Davis Primary School
How many students attend Jeff Davis Primary School?
Jeff Davis Primary School has 853 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazlehurst, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis Primary School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeff Davis Primary School?
79.3% of students at Jeff Davis Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeff Davis Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeff Davis Primary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeff Davis Primary School?
Jeff Davis Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Jeff Davis Primary School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst on the city page.
Is Jeff Davis Primary School a good school?
Jeff Davis Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Jeff Davis County?
Besides Jeff Davis Primary School, Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis High School (835 students), Jeff Davis Elementary School (711 students), and Jeff Davis Middle School (675 students). See the Jeff Davis County district page for the complete list.
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