- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Jeff Davis Primary School shrank from 913 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 130300001258 · Hazlehurst, GA Other · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 16.7:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeff Davis High School (835 students)
Jeff Davis Primary School shrank from 913 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jeff Davis Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jeff Davis Primary School
853 students
- Jeff Davis Hig
Jeff Davis High School
835 students
- Jeff Davis Ele
Jeff Davis Elementary School
711 students
- Jeff Davis Mid
Jeff Davis Middle School
675 students
What this shows Jeff Davis Primary School reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeff Davis Primary School compares
Jeff Davis Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,458
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 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.
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
District finance for Jeff Davis County reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~853 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.