Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jones-wheat Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Attendance Zone: Jones-Wheat Elementary School serves the eastern part of Bainbridge, GA, covering an area of approximately 22.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jones-wheat Primary School's student population of 664 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jones-wheat Primary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)33.6%
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 (12-13)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Jones-wheat Primary School?
664 students attend Jones-wheat Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jones-wheat Primary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones-wheat Primary School?
Jones-wheat Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones-wheat Primary School offer ?
Jones-wheat Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones-wheat Primary School part of?
Jones-wheat Primary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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