Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jones-wheat Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones-wheat Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jones-wheat Primary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jones-wheat Primary School is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
59%
36%
White
27%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Jones-wheat Primary School?
682 students attend Jones-wheat Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jones-wheat Primary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones-wheat Primary School?
Jones-wheat Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones-wheat Primary School offer ?
Jones-wheat Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jones-wheat Primary School part of?
Jones-wheat Primary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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