Enrollment
1,082
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jackson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jackson Elementary School
West Jackson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hoschton, Georgia, enrolling 1,082 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,082 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hoschton's public schools, it stands alongside Duncan Creek Elementary (1,593 students): West Jackson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 18.7:1).
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students) and East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students) alongside West Jackson 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 West Jackson Elementary School compares
West Jackson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes West Jackson Elementary School.
$13,475
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 39.1%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~1,082 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Jackson Elementary School a good school?
West Jackson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 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.
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