- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jefferson Academy held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130303003671 · Jefferson, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 16.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (1,339 students)
Jefferson Academy held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
1,011 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
1,009 students
- This school
Jefferson Academy
935 students
What this shows Jefferson Academy reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Academy compares
Jefferson Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,395
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 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson City reports $11,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~935 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 939 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.