South Jackson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Athens, GA Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Jefferson, GA SchoolScore™ A (80)
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South Jackson Elementary School
Athens, GA 30607
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
715
Students
62.0
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(706)208-3552
Phone
http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org
Website

South Jackson Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jackson County district in Athens, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 715 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
715.0
State avg: 608.0
▲ 18% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.53:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
71.2%
State avg: 74.2%
▼ 4% better
School Details
School Name
South Jackson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130294001251
State School ID
GA-678-4050
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
City
Athens
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30607
County
Jackson County
Metro Area
Jefferson, GA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1309
State Leg. Upper
13047
State Leg. Lower
13120
Latitude
34.06732
Longitude
-83.47676
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
715
Total Students
👩‍🏫
62.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
62.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)62.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 509 71.2%
Not Applicable 198 27.7%
District Info
District Name
Jackson County
LEAID
1302940
State LEA ID
GA-678
Phone
(706)367-5151
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Jefferson
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$179,684K
Federal Revenue
$16,658K
State Revenue
$79,512K
Local Revenue
$83,514K
Total Expenditure
$176,361K
Instruction Exp.
$84,819K
Support Services
$46,118K
Other Current Exp.
$6,410K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Jackson Elementary School

1
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Commerce · High
5.3 mi
2
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Athens · Middle
5.3 mi
3
East Jackson Elementary School
Commerce · Elementary
5.5 mi
4
East Jackson Middle School
Commerce · Middle
5.6 mi
5
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Athens · Elementary
6.4 mi
6
Jefferson High School
Jefferson · High
7.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Jackson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Jackson Elementary School?
715 students are enrolled at South Jackson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Jackson Elementary School have?
South Jackson Elementary School has 62.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does South Jackson Elementary School serve?
South Jackson Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is South Jackson Elementary School a charter school?
South Jackson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Jackson Elementary School located in?
South Jackson Elementary School is located in the Jefferson, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does South Jackson Elementary School belong to?
South Jackson Elementary School is part of the Jackson County school district.
How much does Jackson County spend per student?
The Jackson County district spends approximately $246,658,741 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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