East Jackson Elementary School

1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
East Jackson Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
East Jackson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

East Jackson Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

East Jackson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Jackson Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
5%
36%
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White
76%
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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Diversity Score
0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
East Jackson Elementary School is ranked #395 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
East Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary School?
566 students attend East Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East Jackson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jackson Elementary School?
East Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Jackson Elementary School offer ?
East Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Jackson Elementary School part of?
East Jackson Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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