Jefferson Elementary School serves 1,007 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 1,007 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
6%
36%
White
77%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Jackson Elementary School, Gum Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
1,007 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jefferson City School District.
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