J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Attendance Zone: J. D. Dickerson Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Vidalia, GA, encompassing approximately 17.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 2.8 miles and the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. D. Dickerson Primary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
456 students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of J. D. Dickerson Primary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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