- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Jerger Elementary School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130495001671 · Thomasville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 14.4:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville High School (742 students)
Jerger Elementary School shrank from 785 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jerger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High School
742 students
- This school
Jerger Elementary School
708 students
- Macintyre Park
Macintyre Park Middle School
530 students
- Scott Elementa
Scott Elementary School
379 students
- Harper Element 263
Harper Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Jerger Elementary School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerger Elementary School compares
Jerger Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~708 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.