Jackson Heights Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
Jackson Heights Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?
546 students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Heights Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Heights Elementary School part of?
Jackson Heights Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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