- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Judia Jackson Harris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130117003905
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary ranks #2 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130117003905 · Athens, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 8.9:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 392
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
392 students
What this shows Judia Jackson Harris Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judia Jackson Harris Elementary compares
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 20.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judia Jackson Harris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Gaines Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Timothy Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.4:1 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
How many students attend Judia Jackson Harris Elementary?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary?
82.8% of students at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Athens, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judia Jackson Harris Elementary?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Judia Jackson Harris Elementary rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary ranks #2 of 13 schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Judia Jackson Harris Elementary, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.