Enrollment
935
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson, GA
Jefferson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130303003671
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Georgia
NCES ID 130303003671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jefferson, Georgia, enrolling 935 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 935 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 935 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jefferson City spends $10,478 per pupil, 24% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students) alongside Jefferson Academy.
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 Jefferson Academy compares
Jefferson Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,478
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 935 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Jefferson Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson City, which includes Jefferson Academy.
$10,478
Per student
-24%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 Jefferson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~935 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Academy
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has 935 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Academy?
14.8% of students at Jefferson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Academy is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jefferson Academy rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #5 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.
Is Jefferson Academy a good school?
Jefferson Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Jefferson City?
Besides Jefferson Academy, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students), Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students), and Jefferson Middle School (1,009 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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