Enrollment
708
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, GA
Jerger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jerger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130495001671
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerger Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerger Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerger Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130495001671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerger Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerger Elementary School
Jerger Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 708 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Georgia average.
With 708 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thomasville's public schools, it stands alongside Hand in Hand Primary (712 students): Jerger Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students) and Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students) alongside Jerger Elementary 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 Jerger Elementary School compares
Jerger Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 61.7%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Jerger Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Jerger Elementary School.
$14,428
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 Jerger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macintyre Park Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hand in Hand Primary
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
379 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harper Elementary School
Standard public school
263 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative education program
143 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jerger Elementary School
How many students attend Jerger Elementary School?
Jerger Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerger Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerger Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Jerger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jerger Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerger Elementary School?
Jerger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jerger Elementary School rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerger Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Jerger Elementary School a good school?
Jerger Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Thomasville City?
Besides Jerger Elementary School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students), Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students), and Scott Elementary School (379 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.
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