Gum Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Gum Springs Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Jefferson, Georgia, serving 1,122 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Jackson County School District.

Gum Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the Jackson County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates ranging from 49.1% to 54.7% in English Language Arts, 45.2% to 74% in Mathematics, and 51.3% in 5th-grade Science. The school's academic performance places it in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools, and it has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Gum Springs Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 13.19% to 19.61%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 14.8.

Compared to nearby schools, North Jackson Elementary and West Jackson Elementary, Gum Springs Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The Barrow County schools generally have lower academic performance compared to Gum Springs Elementary and the Jackson County district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Gum Springs Church Rd
       Jefferson, GA  30549


(706) 654-5580

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Gum Springs Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,122

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
10.7%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Compare Details Gum Springs Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.62. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Gum Springs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson County:

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


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Rank History for Gum Springs Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.06 134th 1183 88.7%
2011 83.03 144th 1212 88.1%
2012 82.62 137th 1201 88.6%
2013 81.72 158th 1225 87.1%
2014 85.27 63rd 1231 94.9%
2015 80.20 207th 1240 83.3%
2016 78.73 222nd 1233 82.0%
2017 60.26 427th 1205 64.6%
2018 76.92 255th 1209 78.9%
2019 70.25 329th 1234 73.3%
2021 64.68 391st 1214 67.8%
2022 66.93 371st 1244 70.2%
2023 72.99 302nd 1242 75.7%
2024 74.62 288th 1248 76.9%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Open Quote We moved here from Fulton County Ga. this is a totally different school system. I think this school is actually trying to make our kids dumb. They have no spelling,almost no homework and the fifth grade group of teachers are like talking to walls. The principal just walks around and does nothing! We have had more issues with this school in a half of a.year than in 5years in Fulton County. Can't wait to get our kids out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gum Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 635 18 28 27 1 n/a n/a 25 734
2010 655 26 29 43 0 1 22 0 776
2011 661 21 37 40 1 1 16 0 777
2012 670 18 32 41 1 1 16 0 779
2013 689 16 30 33 1 1 24 0 794
2014 686 14 33 30 4 0 32 0 799
2015 705 23 39 32 3 0 27 0 829
2016 690 14 45 43 3 0 26 0 821
2017 670 17 44 54 3 0 34 0 822
2018 701 24 43 57 1 0 32 0 858
2019 700 18 40 57 1 0 34 0 850
2020 730 25 42 59 3 0 36 0 895
2021 752 24 33 73 4 0 39 0 925
2022 831 34 42 92 3 1 48 0 1051
2023 855 54 40 120 2 2 49 0 1122

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 Gum Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 734 49.0 15.0 29.9
2010 776 49.5 15.6 30.3
2011 777 51.0 15.2 30.1
2012 779 53.0 14.6 33.6
2013 794 53.0 14.9 33.2
2014 799 50.7 15.7 30.7
2015 829 49.0 16.9 26.5
2016 821 51.0 16.0 24.6
2017 822 50.1 16.4 26.5
2018 858 52.0 16.5 24.6
2019 850 55.5 15.3 23.5
2020 895 61.2 14.6 22.2
2021 925 63.0 14.6 13.2
2022 1051 71.0 14.8 n/a
2023 1122 82.5 13.6 19.6

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 Gum Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 734 49.0 15.0 29.9
2010 776 49.5 15.6 30.3
2011 777 51.0 15.2 30.1
2012 779 53.0 14.6 33.6
2013 794 53.0 14.9 33.2
2014 799 50.7 15.7 30.7
2015 829 49.0 16.9 26.5
2016 821 51.0 16.0 24.6
2017 822 50.1 16.4 26.5
2018 858 52.0 16.5 24.6
2019 850 55.5 15.3 23.5
2020 895 61.2 14.6 22.2
2021 925 63.0 14.6 13.2
2022 1051 71.0 14.8 n/a
2023 1122 82.5 13.6 19.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gum Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $248 (3.0%) $7,921 (97.0%) $8,169
2018 $254 (3.1%) $8,029 (96.9%) $8,284
2019 $258 (2.9%) $8,696 (97.1%) $8,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gum Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 329th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 302nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gum Springs Elementary School)48.652.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)45.948.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gum Springs Elementary School)62.262.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)58.960.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gum Springs Elementary School)6039.8
 20.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)48.739.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gum Springs Elementary School)6058.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)59.456.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gum Springs Elementary School)59.952.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)49.846.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gum Springs Elementary School)48.750
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)47.347.3
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Gum Springs Elementary School)45.439.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Jackson County)41.340.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8501122
 32%
African American1854
 200%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4040
Hispanic57120
 110.5%
Pacific Islander02
White700855
 22.1%
Two or More Races3449
 44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.5%19.6%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gum Springs Elementary School

Students who attend Gum Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,122 students attended Gum Springs Elementary School.

Students at Gum Springs Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Gum Springs Elementary School ranks 288th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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