Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
71%
18%
Black
23%
36%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School often compared to?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, Winterville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School?
407 students attend Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School offer ?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School part of?
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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