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James Jackson Elementary School

7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 633 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 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 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 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Jackson Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Jackson Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1929 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Jackson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Jackson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of James Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
James Jackson Elementary School is ranked #1929 out of 2,204 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
633 students attend James Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of James Jackson Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is James Jackson Elementary School part of?
James Jackson Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

School Reviews
5   5/12/2015
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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