- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
South Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130294001251
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jackson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
South Jackson Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 130294001251 · Athens, GA Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
South Jackson Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows South Jackson Elementary School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jackson Elementary School compares
South Jackson 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, South Jackson Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 South Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 10.7:1 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend South Jackson Elementary School?
South Jackson Elementary School has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jackson Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 South Jackson Elementary School?
51.6% of students at South Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Jackson Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jackson Elementary School?
South Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, South Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 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 Jackson County?
Besides South 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.