Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

Summary:

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary is a public elementary school in Athens, Georgia, serving 407 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 13% to 25.9%, compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 38.9% to 41.2%, compared to the state averages of 45.4% to 48.1%. The school's performance in 5th grade science was also low, with only 31% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.84% to 82.8% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Whitehead Road Elementary, Gaines Elementary, and Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary all perform significantly better than Judia Jackson Harris Elementary on the Milestones Assessment. However, the school does perform better than the nearby Howard B. Stroud Elementary and Fowler Drive Elementary schools, which also have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The highest-performing school in the area is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary, located about 4 miles away.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2300 Danielsville Rd
       Athens, GA  30601


(706) 357-5203

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
801st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Judia Jackson Harris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Coile Middle School
High:    Cedar Shoals High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
African American:
22.9%
White:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Judia Jackson Harris Elementary ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 146th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 31.62 945th 1212 22.0%
2012 40.67 843rd 1201 29.8%
2013 30.54 964th 1225 21.3%
2014 45.81 806th 1231 34.5%
2015 24.85 944th 1240 23.9%
2016 23.99 932nd 1233 24.4%
2017 19.10 990th 1205 17.8%
2018 19.02 996th 1209 17.6%
2019 24.41 931st 1234 24.6%
2021 16.00 1031st 1214 15.1%
2022 29.37 858th 1244 31.0%
2023 28.89 853rd 1242 31.3%
2024 32.70 801st 1248 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 13, 2012

Open Quote This school provides each student with an individualized education. The teachers strive to challenge and engage every student at high levels of learning. The school wide enrichment model exposes students to higher order thinking and real world problems and activities. If you are choosing a school based solely on the the rankings on this website, please visit and see for yourself. I am sure you will be blown away by the teachers, leadership, and atmosphere you find a JJ Harris! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 38 117 0 338 0 0 8 0 501
2011 32 126 0 353 0 1 7 0 519
2012 27 129 0 360 0 1 10 0 527
2013 35 135 0 375 1 1 12 0 559
2014 40 145 4 360 1 1 11 0 562
2015 32 155 1 358 0 1 11 0 558
2016 33 164 0 344 0 1 11 0 553
2017 28 184 0 347 0 0 17 0 576
2018 31 177 0 316 0 0 15 0 539
2019 34 153 2 305 0 0 8 0 502
2020 25 146 2 306 0 0 8 0 487
2021 17 104 1 286 0 0 5 0 413
2022 20 98 0 287 0 0 4 0 409
2023 19 93 0 290 1 0 4 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 501 37.7 13.2 95
2011 519 45.5 11.4 99.2
2012 527 49.0 10.7 92.4
2013 559 46.5 12.0 95.9
2014 562 46.0 12.2 98.6
2015 558 47.0 11.8 95.7
2016 553 47.0 11.7 92
2017 576 45.5 12.6 92.2
2018 539 48.0 11.2 92.2
2019 502 46.4 10.8 92
2020 487 46.5 10.4 86
2021 413 46.6 8.8 81.8
2022 409 44.0 9.2 n/a
2023 407 44.1 9.2 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 501 37.7 13.2 95
2011 519 45.5 11.4 99.2
2012 527 49.0 10.7 92.4
2013 559 46.5 12.0 95.9
2014 562 46.0 12.2 98.6
2015 558 47.0 11.8 95.7
2016 553 47.0 11.7 92
2017 576 45.5 12.6 92.2
2018 539 48.0 11.2 92.2
2019 502 46.4 10.8 92
2020 487 46.5 10.4 86
2021 413 46.6 8.8 81.8
2022 409 44.0 9.2 n/a
2023 407 44.1 9.2 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,264 (10.2%) $11,070 (89.8%) $12,333
2018 $1,001 (7.8%) $11,753 (92.2%) $12,754
2019 $1,154 (8.4%) $12,511 (91.6%) $13,664

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 931st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 853rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)18.428.8
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)3129.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)34.236.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)40.436.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)35.516.4
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)35.124.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)43.440
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)38.934.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)27.523.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)34.729.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)24.627
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)30.326.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Judia Jackson Harris Elementary)22.114.3
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Clarke County)31.226.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502407
 18.9%
African American15393
 39.2%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic305290
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3419
 44.1%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92%82.8%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

Students at Judia Jackson Harris Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 23% African American, 5% White.

Students who attend Judia Jackson Harris Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coile Middle School
High : Cedar Shoals High School

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary ranks 801st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Judia Jackson Harris Elementary.


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