Jeff Davis Primary School

71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeff Davis Primary School serves 885 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeff Davis Primary School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
885 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
21%
18%
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Black
19%
36%
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White
54%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jeff Davis Primary School?
885 students attend Jeff Davis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jeff Davis Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeff Davis Primary School?
Jeff Davis Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeff Davis Primary School offer ?
Jeff Davis Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jeff Davis Primary School part of?
Jeff Davis Primary School is part of Jeff Davis County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School - Early Release (Events)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Early Release-Last Day (Events)
May 20, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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