- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jesup, GA
Jesup Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesup Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130555001798
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesup Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesup Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jesup Elementary School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130555001798 · Jesup, GA Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 14.4:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (1,576 students)
Jesup Elementary School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jesup Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- This school
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- Bacon Elementa
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- Arthur William 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- Martha Rawls S 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- Martha Puckett 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Jesup Elementary School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesup Elementary School compares
Jesup Elementary School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | 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.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
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
35.4%
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
$13,479
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Jesup Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jesup Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bacon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesup Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jesup
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jesup Elementary School
How many students attend Jesup Elementary School?
Jesup Elementary School has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jesup, GA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesup Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesup 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 Jesup Elementary School?
75.1% of students at Jesup Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesup Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesup Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesup Elementary School?
Jesup Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Jesup Elementary School rank among schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jesup on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Jesup Elementary School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students), Bacon Elementary School (690 students), and Arthur Williams Middle School (626 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.