West Jackson Elementary School

Q: Is West Jackson Elementary School a good school?

West Jackson Elementary School ranks 333 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,184 students in grades PK-5 in Hoschton, Georgia, which is part of the Jackson County School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, maintains a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

West Jackson Elementary School stands out for its academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the Jackson County and Georgia state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.9% of 5th graders at West Jackson were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.5% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also improved over time, moving from the 400s to the 300s in recent years, indicating it is performing better relative to other Georgia elementary schools.

While West Jackson Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Jackson County district, it lags behind the highly-ranked Duncan Creek Elementary in the Gwinnett County district. Additionally, West Jackson has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (around 30%) compared to some nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more economically diverse student population. Overall, West Jackson Elementary is a strong-performing school that effectively supports student learning and growth.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548

(706) 654-2044

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,033

Students who attend West Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Jackson Middle School
High:	Jackson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,258

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

Hispanic:

23.4%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details West Jackson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jackson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), Hispanic (23.4%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jackson Elementary School is 13.9. 3 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Jackson Elementary School employs 90.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Jackson Elementary School is $9,033. 4 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 46^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Jackson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	78.93	177^th	1101	83.9%
2007	81.07	156^th	1125	86.1%
2008	84.84	106^th	1134	90.7%
2009	80.23	170^th	1133	85.0%
2010	81.91	157^th	1183	86.7%
2011	82.31	160^th	1212	86.8%
2012	81.56	159^th	1201	86.8%
2013	84.93	79^th	1225	93.6%
2014	78.27	221^st	1231	82.0%
2015	60.46	427^th	1240	65.6%
2016	63.44	391^st	1233	68.3%
2017	55.89	469^th	1205	61.1%
2018	67.78	349^th	1209	71.1%
2019	63.69	407^th	1234	67.0%
2021	66.11	366^th	1214	69.9%
2022	70.44	341^st	1244	72.6%
2023	76.67	267^th	1242	78.5%
2024	70.96	333^rd	1248	73.3%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The school motto is "Every Child Every Day...Whatever It Takes!" and we have found this to be so true. My child was a new student to this school a year and a half ago and the Principal and Assistant Principal knew my child's name from the moment they met. Every morning (no matter the weather) each car rider student is greeted by the Principal and AP... with "Good morning _____________! How are you today?" It is so powerful for a child to be greeted each morning with a big smile and personal greeting. That first day of school and EVERY day after my child has been greeted in the same warm manner. It really made me feel my child was important to them and not just a number or face in the crowd. Communication with parents is great at this school. I have recently started substitute teaching at WJIS and found genuine care and commitment from the teachers to be across the board. Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Jackson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	369	9	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
2003	369	9	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
2004	362	8	17	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
2005	385	7	22	21	0	n/a	n/a	2	437
2006	424	7	26	30	0	n/a	n/a	7	494
2007	486	14	27	46	2	n/a	n/a	7	582
2008	528	17	28	48	12	n/a	n/a	3	636
2009	254	13	18	41	0	n/a	n/a	12	338
2010	233	8	12	55	2	0	9	0	319
2011	273	11	8	55	1	0	12	0	360
2012	256	12	7	47	1	0	11	0	334
2013	265	12	6	52	0	1	14	0	350
2014	281	10	5	49	0	1	10	0	356
2015	301	12	9	52	2	1	12	0	389
2016	600	37	26	125	2	0	35	0	825
2017	599	36	29	125	2	0	49	0	840
2018	622	43	30	138	0	0	47	0	880
2019	649	59	45	149	3	0	49	0	954
2020	686	60	45	175	5	0	60	0	1031
2021	670	72	42	171	3	0	62	0	1020
2022	697	90	36	209	5	0	50	0	1087
2023	733	101	43	241	4	1	61	0	1184
2024	709	129	43	295	6	1	75	0	1258

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 West Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	411	16.0	25.7	38.4
2003	411	16.0	25.7	38.4
2004	411	19.3	21.3	39.7
2005	437	24.0	18.2	37.7
2006	494	28.0	17.6	37.4
2007	582	32.0	18.2	36.5
2008	636	41.0	15.5	31.4
2009	338	24.0	14.1	39.6
2010	319	23.5	13.5	42.3
2011	360	22.0	16.3	38.6
2012	334	22.0	15.1	40.1
2013	350	23.0	15.2	42.6
2014	356	21.7	16.4	45.8
2015	389	22.0	17.6	47.8
2016	825	52.0	15.8	44.1
2017	840	50.7	16.5	42.4
2018	880	55.0	16.0	41.3
2019	954	61.0	15.6	37
2020	1031	71.5	14.4	35.7
2021	1020	74.5	13.6	23.4
2022	1087	84.5	12.8	n/a
2023	1184	87.3	13.5	29.9
2024	1258	90.5	13.9	48.2

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 West Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	411	16.0	25.7	38.4
2003	411	16.0	25.7	38.4
2004	411	19.3	21.3	39.7
2005	437	24.0	18.2	37.7
2006	494	28.0	17.6	37.4
2007	582	32.0	18.2	36.5
2008	636	41.0	15.5	31.4
2009	338	24.0	14.1	39.6
2010	319	23.5	13.5	42.3
2011	360	22.0	16.3	38.6
2012	334	22.0	15.1	40.1
2013	350	23.0	15.2	42.6
2014	356	21.7	16.4	45.8
2015	389	22.0	17.6	47.8
2016	825	52.0	15.8	44.1
2017	840	50.7	16.5	42.4
2018	880	55.0	16.0	41.3
2019	954	61.0	15.6	37
2020	1031	71.5	14.4	35.7
2021	1020	74.5	13.6	23.4
2022	1087	84.5	12.8	n/a
2023	1184	87.3	13.5	29.9
2024	1258	90.5	13.9	48.2

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 West Jackson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$354 (4.6%)	$7,306 (95.4%)	$7,659
2018	$263 (3.0%)	$8,525 (97.0%)	$8,789
2019	$190 (2.1%)	$8,843 (97.9%)	$9,033

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West 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 407^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 267^th of 1242 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)	49.7	57.5	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)	45.9	48.2	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)	56.3	62.4	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)	58.9	60.1	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)	47.9	43.3	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)	48.7	39.7	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)	66.9	56.1	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)	59.4	56.5	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)	45.5	52.8	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)	49.8	46.4	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)	49	51.3	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)	47.3	47.3
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (West Jackson Elementary School)	44.1	46.1	2%
5th Grade Science (Jackson County)	41.3	40.5	0.8%
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	954	1184	24.1%
African American	59	101	71.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	45	43	4.4%
Hispanic	149	241	61.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	649	733	12.9%
Two or More Races	49	61	24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	29.9%	7.1%

Schools Near West 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
West Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	391 E Jefferson St	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2044	1,258	91	13.9	48.2%	709 (56.4%)	129 (10.3%)	295 (23.4%)	43 (3.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (6.0%)	71	333^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	73.3%		76.7	267^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.5%	66	50.2	47.3	56.9	51.2	57.4	52.8	43.1	$9,033	$190	$8,843
Gum Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-5580	1,181	82	14.4	36.2%	880 (74.5%)	65 (5.5%)	135 (11.4%)	48 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (4.1%)	74.6	288^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.9%		73	302^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	75.7%	14	49.1	54.7	52.3	55.4	74.0	45.2	51.3	$8,953	$258	$8,696
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 Freeman Brock Rd	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-1627	695	53	13.1	58.7%	393 (56.5%)	51 (7.3%)	171 (24.6%)	41 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	50.4	561^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%		57.2	483^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	61.1%	78	32.5	40.2	46.0	42.7	42.3	39.0	41.0	$9,521	$577	$8,944
County Line Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Rockwell Church Rd NW	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2902	569	48	11.8	69.4%	316 (55.5%)	39 (6.9%)	150 (26.4%)	23 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	41.3	674^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.0%		53.2	524^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.8%	150	27.6	37.1	34.4	40.8	48.3	33.3	30.0	$10,751	$596	$10,154
North Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1880 Old Gainesville Hwy	Talmo	30575	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 693-2246	764	51	15.0	66.4%	351 (45.9%)	120 (15.7%)	219 (28.7%)	29 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.6%)	54.1	517^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.6%		67.5	364^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.7%	153	36.0	41.0	38.2	43.0	44.3	47.1	47.1	$10,949	$572	$10,377
Duncan Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5800	1,569	101	15.5	44.0%	547 (34.9%)	380 (24.2%)	241 (15.4%)	314 (20.0%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (5.2%)	90.4	131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	89.5%		86.5	165^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.7%	34	59.1	58.0	67.8	68.2	74.4	65.2	72.6	$9,251	$406	$8,844
World Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4670 Winder Hwy	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-5854	676	42	15.9	61.2%	126 (18.6%)	16 (2.4%)	513 (75.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	48.1	581^st of 1248 public elementary schools	53.4%		37.6	733^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	41.0%	152	30.2	37.2	46.3	54.7	40.7	36.3	30.0	$8,832	$254	$8,578
Winder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	194 McNeal Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 425-2194	681	56	12.1	76.9%	229 (33.6%)	165 (24.2%)	200 (29.4%)	24 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.3%)	28.7	877^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.7%		26	897^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.8%	20	17.0	28.4	31.4	39.8	40.7	24.5	22.5	$9,360	$621	$8,740
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4841 Union Church Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-3121	858	48	17.8	48.6%	539 (62.8%)	53 (6.2%)	203 (23.7%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.7%)	62.2	432^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	65.4%		54.1	515^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.5%	83	42.4	46.2	50.8	44.0	53.1	45.0	43.7	$8,344	$342	$8,002
Holsenbeck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	445 Holsenbeck School Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-1540	789	60	13.1	67.2%	428 (54.2%)	59 (7.5%)	205 (26.0%)	42 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.8%)	47.4	597^th of 1248 public elementary schools	52.2%		48.6	565^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.5%	32	24.6	37.7	45.7	31.7	63.9	42.5	29.9	$9,241	$612	$8,630

Frequently Asked Questions about West Jackson Elementary School

Is West Jackson Elementary School a good school?

West Jackson Elementary School ranks 333^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Jackson Elementary School in?

Jackson County

What schools do graduates of West Jackson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Jackson Middle School
High : Jackson County High School

How many students attend West Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,258 students attended West Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Jackson Elementary School?

Students at West Jackson Elementary School are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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