Mount Zion Primary serves 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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-2
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Attendance Zone: Mount Zion Primary serves the east part of Jonesboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Zion Primary's student population of 620 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Motto
I will succeed.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Zion Primary is 0.44, 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 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Zion Primary often compared to?
Mount Zion Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Morrow Elementary School, Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Zion Primary?
620 students attend Mount Zion Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mount Zion Primary students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Zion Primary?
Mount Zion Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Primary offer ?
Mount Zion Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Zion Primary part of?
Mount Zion Primary is part of Clayton County School District.
School Calendar
View the Mount Zion Primary yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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