Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Jackson Elementary School serves the northeast part of Jonesboro, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Jackson Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Jackson Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
James Jackson Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are James Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
James Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilpatrick Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend James Jackson Elementary School?
696 students attend James Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of James Jackson Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Jackson Elementary School?
James Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Jackson Elementary School offer ?
James Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Jackson Elementary School part of?
James Jackson Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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