James Jackson Elementary School
- James Jackson Elementary School serves 1,051 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
James Jackson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Jackson Elementary School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,051 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Jackson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Jackson Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1199 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 81% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clayton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Jackson Elementary School is Jonesboro High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonesboro Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kilpatrick Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Jonesboro High School Grades: 9-12 | 1376 students
0.2 miles
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2855 0.2 9-12 1376 - Jonesboro Kilpatrick Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 723 students
1.1 miles
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2790 1.1 K-5 723 - Jonesboro Arnold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
1.5 miles
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)473-2800 1.5 PK-5 541 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 901 students
1.6 miles
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678)610-4331 1.6 6-8 901 - Jonesboro M. D. Roberts Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 964 students
1.6 miles
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678)479-0100 1.6 6-8 964
School Reviews
| 5 This is a wonderful school with supportive adults. The arts program has helped to make learning fun. You will love it! - Posted by Student/Alumni - cjjph |
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