James Jackson Elementary School

Summary:

James Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving 633 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently underperforms compared to the Clayton County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 13.7% to 37%, compared to 20.5% to 29.1% for the county and 37% to 48.2% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20.4% to 24.8%, compared to 19.9% to 24% for the county and 41% to 45.4% for the state. James Jackson Elementary has also maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in Georgia.

The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 90.28% to 92.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Arnold Elementary School, which is only 1.53 miles away, James Jackson Elementary consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates that are 10-20 percentage points lower in many subject areas. This suggests that significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes at this school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

(678) 610-4401

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,757

Students who attend James Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Jonesboro Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 652

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.0%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Jackson Elementary School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 20^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77%), Hispanic (15.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Jackson Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 12^th best among 36 elementary schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare James Jackson Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Jackson Elementary School is $8,757, which is the 14^th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Clayton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

James Jackson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James Jackson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	31.02	846^th	1101	23.2%
2007	25.75	921^st	1125	18.1%
2008	35.80	809^th	1134	28.7%
2009	40.51	773^rd	1133	31.8%
2010	46.79	742^nd	1183	37.3%
2011	45.66	779^th	1212	35.7%
2012	38.19	872^nd	1201	27.4%
2013	42.08	850^th	1225	30.6%
2014	46.78	791^st	1231	35.7%
2015	44.89	634^th	1240	48.9%
2016	40.37	718^th	1233	41.8%
2017	44.78	627^th	1205	48.0%
2018	33.69	796^th	1209	34.2%
2019	12.13	1114^th	1234	9.7%
2021	16.25	1026^th	1214	15.5%
2022	12.04	1127^th	1244	9.4%
2023	17.87	1050^th	1242	15.5%
2024	18.29	1032^nd	1248	17.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Great school for my kindergartener. Lots of events and opportunities. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

This school is bursting from the seams! Overcrowding is a significant issue and the child/ teacher ratio is inaccurate..it's more like 26/1... Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, May 4, 2015

Based on my interactions with the school,this school is inviting, warm and caring. The administration is supportive and cares about our students. The teachers take time to teach each individual student. What is most rewarding is the school's focus on students excelling socially and academically. I LOVE this school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for James Jackson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	101	637	35	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
2005	70	660	37	69	1	n/a	n/a	48	885
2006	65	728	35	83	1	n/a	n/a	44	956
2007	47	725	46	85	1	n/a	n/a	43	947
2008	27	766	49	98	1	n/a	n/a	50	991
2009	18	560	37	85	1	n/a	n/a	43	744
2010	20	599	34	84	2	0	38	0	777
2011	21	692	34	80	1	0	38	0	866
2012	26	734	29	89	2	0	34	0	914
2013	22	786	33	89	3	0	35	0	968
2014	19	830	39	92	4	2	37	0	1023
2015	27	828	38	81	4	2	31	0	1011
2016	26	876	40	93	3	2	34	0	1074
2017	27	844	32	115	2	1	30	0	1051
2018	29	856	24	118	3	1	43	0	1074
2019	19	512	8	82	2	0	13	0	636
2020	16	490	13	96	0	0	10	0	625
2021	13	447	18	84	0	0	16	0	578
2022	8	455	17	75	0	1	14	0	570
2023	6	503	18	84	0	0	22	0	633
2024	6	502	21	101	0	0	22	0	652

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 James Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	822	44.0	18.7	60.1
2005	885	57.0	15.5	67.4
2006	956	61.6	15.5	72
2007	947	64.0	14.8	73.1
2008	991	69.2	14.3	75.1
2009	744	54.7	13.6	74.2
2010	777	54.4	14.2	76.6
2011	866	56.0	15.4	77.3
2012	914	54.0	16.9	80.6
2013	968	55.8	17.3	78.8
2014	1023	59.3	17.2	99.7
2015	1011	60.0	16.8	95.5
2016	1074	60.0	17.9	99.5
2017	1051	60.5	17.3	99.5
2018	1074	68.0	15.7	99.5
2019	636	37.5	16.9	92.8
2020	625	40.5	15.4	93.1
2021	578	41.0	14.0	92.9
2022	570	42.0	13.5	n/a
2023	633	44.3	14.2	90.4
2024	652	49.0	13.3	95.4

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 James Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	822	44.0	18.7	60.1
2005	885	57.0	15.5	67.4
2006	956	61.6	15.5	72
2007	947	64.0	14.8	73.1
2008	991	69.2	14.3	75.1
2009	744	54.7	13.6	74.2
2010	777	54.4	14.2	76.6
2011	866	56.0	15.4	77.3
2012	914	54.0	16.9	80.6
2013	968	55.8	17.3	78.8
2014	1023	59.3	17.2	99.7
2015	1011	60.0	16.8	95.5
2016	1074	60.0	17.9	99.5
2017	1051	60.5	17.3	99.5
2018	1074	68.0	15.7	99.5
2019	636	37.5	16.9	92.8
2020	625	40.5	15.4	93.1
2021	578	41.0	14.0	92.9
2022	570	42.0	13.5	n/a
2023	633	44.3	14.2	90.4
2024	652	49.0	13.3	95.4

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 James Jackson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$522 (6.2%)	$7,914 (93.8%)	$8,436
2018	$621 (6.8%)	$8,515 (93.2%)	$9,136
2019	$576 (6.6%)	$8,180 (93.4%)	$8,757

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Jackson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1114^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1050^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James Jackson Elementary School)	26.1	18.9	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.9	18.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Jackson Elementary School)	25	20	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	35.9	23.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James Jackson Elementary School)	18.8	17.3	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.5	18.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Jackson Elementary School)	16.5	23.5	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	29.2	23.4	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James Jackson Elementary School)	16.3	22.7	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	30.4	22.9	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Jackson Elementary School)	16.3	13.6	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	23.2	15.6	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (James Jackson Elementary School)	16.3	21.6	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Clayton County)	26.5	17.1	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	636	633	0.5%
African American	512	503	1.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	8	18	125%
Hispanic	82	84	2.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	6	68.4%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.8%	90.4%	2.4%

Schools Near James Jackson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7711 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 610-4401	652	49	13.3	95.4%	6 (0.9%)	502 (77.0%)	101 (15.5%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	18.3	1032^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	17.3%		17.9	1050^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.5%	18	13.7	19.2	37.0	24.8	21.4	20.4	18.3	$8,757	$576	$8,181
Kilpatrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7534 Tara Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2790	598	49	12.2	98.2%	13 (2.2%)	269 (45.0%)	278 (46.5%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	18.6	1023^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	18.0%		20.3	1002^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	19.3%	21	21.0	13.0	33.3	25.0	25.9	21.0	18.1	$8,422	$539	$7,883
Arnold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Stockbridge Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2800	439	31	14.1	76.1%	14 (3.2%)	297 (67.7%)	83 (18.9%)	24 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	45.2	625^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.9%		55.9	500^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.7%	125	29.2	25.0	53.9	33.3	40.0	47.4	36.8	$8,587	$508	$8,079
Lee Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Lee St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2815	534	40	13.3	100.0%	23 (4.3%)	370 (69.3%)	118 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	7	1229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.5%		7.4	1218^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.9%	11	7.8	5.6	15.0	17.9	6.7	9.2	12.4	$8,621	$656	$7,965
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	1821 Walt Stephens Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 479-0101	512	28	18.2	68.2%	10 (2.0%)	434 (84.8%)	35 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	43.7	640^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.7%		61.9	426^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.7%	214	34.4	47.1	43.0	27.1	54.0	24.4	27.9	$7,819	$332	$7,487
Swint Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Highway 138 W	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2780	581	40	14.5	100.0%	11 (1.9%)	415 (71.4%)	128 (22.0%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.1%)	25.4	923^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.0%		20.3	1004^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.2%	81	32.6	17.3	27.8	47.2	16.0	13.4	22.7	$8,695	$778	$7,917
Tara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	937 Mount Zion Rd	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 968-2915	573	49	11.6	100.0%	10 (1.7%)	348 (60.7%)	196 (34.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	16.1	1084^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.1%		16.5	1075^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.4%	9	23.2	16.0	25.8	15.2	24.7	18.0	19.1	$8,789	$599	$8,191
Suder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Lake Jodeco Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2820	573	42	13.6	99.3%	5 (0.9%)	410 (71.6%)	114 (19.9%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.5%)	15.6	1091^st of 1248 public elementary schools	12.6%		14.5	1097^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.7%	6	17.6	15.1	26.7	21.6	26.7	12.9	20.8	$8,801	$649	$8,152
Mount Zion Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2920 Mount Zion Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	582	39	14.9	95.7%	6 (1.0%)	414 (71.1%)	127 (21.8%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)								(n/a)								$8,396	$633	$7,763
William M. McGarrah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 Lake Harbin Rd	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 968-2910	649	44	14.7	98.9%	13 (2.0%)	396 (61.0%)	143 (22.0%)	63 (9.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	22.5	974^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.0%		19.9	1011^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.6%	37	27.6	18.6	24.4	33.7	27.8	24.4	14.6	$8,799	$671	$8,129

Frequently Asked Questions about James Jackson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of James Jackson Elementary School?

Students at James Jackson Elementary School are 77% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend James Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 652 students attended James Jackson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of James Jackson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend James Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jonesboro Middle School

Is James Jackson Elementary School a good school?

James Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is James Jackson Elementary School in?

Clayton County

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