Jefferson Elementary School

415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jefferson Elementary School serves 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 982 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
982 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
6%
36%
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White
76%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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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?
982 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 11% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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