- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talmo, GA
North Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130294001252
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jackson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 517
- students enrolled
North Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
North Jackson Elementary School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 130294001252 · Talmo, GA Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 11.2:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
North Jackson Elementary School grew from 687 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Jackson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- East Jackson C
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- West Jackson M
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- This school 517
North Jackson Elementary School
517 students
What this shows North Jackson Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jackson Elementary School compares
North Jackson Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, North Jackson Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend North Jackson Elementary School?
North Jackson Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talmo, GA. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 North Jackson Elementary School?
31.0% of students at North Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Jackson Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Talmo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jackson Elementary School?
North Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides North Jackson Elementary School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students), East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), and West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.