West Jackson Elementary School
Tel:
(706)654-2044
- West Jackson Elementary School serves 840 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 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- West Jackson Elementary School's student population of 840 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 131% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 840 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Jackson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Jackson Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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 | #743 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 4% | 37% |
| White | 72% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Jackson Elementary School is Winder-barrow High School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Jackson Middle School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Jackson Middle School (4.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jefferson West Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 983 students
4.1 miles
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)654-2775 4.1 6-8 983 - Jefferson Gum Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 822 students
4.2 miles
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706)654-5580 4.2 PK-5 822 - Winder County Line Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 904 students
5.2 miles
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770)867-2902 5.2 PK-5 904 - Auburn Bramlett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 749 students
5.5 miles
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770)307-1627 5.5 PK-5 749 - Talmo North Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
6.3 miles
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706)693-2246 6.3 PK-5 344
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