- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoschton, GA
West Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West 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 130294002499
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jackson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hoschton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294002499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
West Jackson Elementary School grew from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,258 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 130294002499 · Hoschton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 12.4:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
West Jackson Elementary School grew from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,258 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
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
- South Jackson 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows West Jackson Elementary School reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jackson Elementary School compares
West 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, West 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 West 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hoschton
1 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 (~1,082 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend West Jackson Elementary School?
West Jackson Elementary School has 1,082 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoschton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,258 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 West Jackson Elementary School?
25.6% of students at West Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Jackson Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Hoschton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jackson Elementary School?
West 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).
How does West Jackson Elementary School rank among public schools in Hoschton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, 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 Hoschton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides West 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 Middle School (951 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.