Enrollment
750
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bremen, GA
Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130051000260
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bremen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bremen, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones Elementary School
Jones Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bremen, Georgia, enrolling 750 students.
At 14.7:1, 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, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
With 750 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 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bremen City also operates Bremen High School (744 students) and Bremen Middle School (507 students) alongside Jones 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 Jones Elementary School compares
Jones 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$11,428
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 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 88.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Jones Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bremen City, which includes Jones Elementary School.
$11,428
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 55.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bremen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~750 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bremen, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Bremen, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Elementary School?
Jones 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 Jones Elementary School rank among public schools in Bremen?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bremen, 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 Bremen on the city page.
Is Jones Elementary School a good school?
Jones Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bremen City?
Besides Jones Elementary School, Bremen City also operates Bremen High School (744 students), Bremen Middle School (507 students), and Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy (341 students). See the Bremen City district page for the complete list.
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