J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. D. Dickerson Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. D. Dickerson Primary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
51%
36%
White
34%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are J. D. Dickerson Primary School often compared to?
J. D. Dickerson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toombs Central Elementary School, Lyons Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
467 students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of J. D. Dickerson Primary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. D. Dickerson Primary School offer ?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is J. D. Dickerson Primary School part of?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School is part of Vidalia City School District.
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