Jesup Elementary School

Summary:

Jesup Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 680 students in grades PK-5 in Jesup, Georgia, which is part of the Wayne County School District. While the district is ranked 93 out of 203 in the state, Jesup Elementary consistently underperforms compared to both the district and state averages on standardized tests.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22% of 3rd graders, 17.8% of 4th graders, and 35.3% of 5th graders at Jesup Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% at the state level. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.48% to 75.15% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Jesup Elementary's per-student spending has been lower than the state average, ranging from $8,349 to $9,083 per student.

In contrast, the nearby Odum Elementary School, which is also in the Wayne County School District, significantly outperforms Jesup Elementary on test scores, with 63.9% to 72.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 70.5% to 83.6% proficient or better in Math across the grade levels. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level resources may be contributing to the performance gap. Additionally, Jesup Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 522 out of 1,205 Georgia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 856 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1155 S US Highway 301
       Jesup, GA  31546


(912) 427-1033

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
856th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jesup Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arthur Williams Middle School
High:    Wayne County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
African American:
28.2%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Jesup Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.84. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wayne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County 93rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jesup Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.81 838th 1101 23.9%
2007 37.34 803rd 1125 28.6%
2008 22.41 968th 1134 14.6%
2009 37.90 808th 1133 28.7%
2010 41.67 804th 1183 32.0%
2011 35.53 896th 1212 26.1%
2012 32.66 934th 1201 22.2%
2013 32.79 949th 1225 22.5%
2014 31.12 961st 1231 21.9%
2015 42.93 666th 1240 46.3%
2016 47.94 594th 1233 51.8%
2017 52.30 522nd 1205 56.7%
2018 42.13 682nd 1209 43.6%
2019 37.80 749th 1234 39.3%
2021 37.77 706th 1214 41.8%
2022 47.29 592nd 1244 52.4%
2023 33.37 789th 1242 36.5%
2024 29.84 856th 1248 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Jesup Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jesup Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 773 773
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 593 593
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 624 624
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 629 629
1994 387 183 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 400 177 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 400 177 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 428 168 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 453 155 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 412 170 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 396 194 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 396 183 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 322 167 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 322 167 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 357 170 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 346 145 4 31 1 n/a n/a 9 536
2006 368 140 2 30 0 n/a n/a 10 550
2007 399 160 1 30 2 n/a n/a 15 607
2008 406 167 3 28 1 n/a n/a 18 623
2009 393 171 2 26 2 n/a n/a 29 623
2010 396 208 6 19 2 0 1 0 632
2011 431 206 4 29 6 0 31 0 707
2012 466 224 5 41 2 0 26 0 764
2013 453 234 6 52 0 0 33 0 778
2014 455 273 5 54 4 0 40 0 831
2015 461 266 5 50 5 1 43 0 831
2016 455 251 7 53 3 1 49 0 819
2017 452 224 7 55 1 1 41 0 781
2018 421 222 7 47 1 0 37 0 735
2019 392 246 6 66 0 0 47 0 757
2020 371 202 6 69 0 0 38 0 686
2021 338 178 7 64 0 0 38 0 625
2022 353 199 10 62 0 0 41 0 665
2023 372 192 8 66 0 0 42 0 680

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 Jesup Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 773 36.0 21.4 33.8
1991 593 36.0 16.4 42
1992 624 36.0 17.3 46.3
1993 629 36.0 17.5 47.4
1994 585 33.0 17.7 51.5
1995 600 34.0 17.6 55.2
1996 600 34.0 17.6 55.2
1997 613 34.8 17.6 63.3
1998 621 38.0 16.3 60.1
1999 607 41.8 14.5 61.9
2000 617 40.3 15.3 62.7
2001 607 38.7 15.7 61
2002 511 37.5 13.6 64.8
2003 511 37.5 13.6 64.8
2004 552 37.4 14.8 62.5
2005 536 38.3 14.0 63.9
2006 550 38.9 14.1 65.2
2007 607 43.5 14.0 71.3
2008 623 46.2 13.5 67.1
2009 623 47.8 13.0 72.2
2010 632 46.2 13.6 71
2011 707 46.5 15.2 74.8
2012 764 49.5 15.4 72.9
2013 778 49.8 15.6 73.4
2014 831 53.3 15.5 72.7
2015 831 52.0 15.9 72.6
2016 819 53.0 15.4 74
2017 781 53.0 14.7 88.5
2018 735 50.0 14.7 89.4
2019 757 47.7 15.8 88.5
2020 686 50.9 13.4 81.3
2021 625 45.7 13.6 72.5
2022 665 47.7 13.9 n/a
2023 680 49.5 13.7 75.1

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 Jesup Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 773 36.0 21.4 33.8
1991 593 36.0 16.4 42
1992 624 36.0 17.3 46.3
1993 629 36.0 17.5 47.4
1994 585 33.0 17.7 51.5
1995 600 34.0 17.6 55.2
1996 600 34.0 17.6 55.2
1997 613 34.8 17.6 63.3
1998 621 38.0 16.3 60.1
1999 607 41.8 14.5 61.9
2000 617 40.3 15.3 62.7
2001 607 38.7 15.7 61
2002 511 37.5 13.6 64.8
2003 511 37.5 13.6 64.8
2004 552 37.4 14.8 62.5
2005 536 38.3 14.0 63.9
2006 550 38.9 14.1 65.2
2007 607 43.5 14.0 71.3
2008 623 46.2 13.5 67.1
2009 623 47.8 13.0 72.2
2010 632 46.2 13.6 71
2011 707 46.5 15.2 74.8
2012 764 49.5 15.4 72.9
2013 778 49.8 15.6 73.4
2014 831 53.3 15.5 72.7
2015 831 52.0 15.9 72.6
2016 819 53.0 15.4 74
2017 781 53.0 14.7 88.5
2018 735 50.0 14.7 89.4
2019 757 47.7 15.8 88.5
2020 686 50.9 13.4 81.3
2021 625 45.7 13.6 72.5
2022 665 47.7 13.9 n/a
2023 680 49.5 13.7 75.1

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 Jesup Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $806 (9.7%) $7,542 (90.3%) $8,348
2018 $698 (7.8%) $8,212 (92.2%) $8,910
2019 $668 (7.4%) $8,415 (92.6%) $9,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jesup Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 749th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 789th of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Elementary School)30.120
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)44.629
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jesup Elementary School)3426.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)52.937.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Elementary School)34.724.6
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)3531.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Elementary School)30.636.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)44.343.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Elementary School)40.927.7
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)45.530.9
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Elementary School)34.528.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)42.232
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Jesup Elementary School)43.139.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County)48.644.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757680
 10.2%
African American246192
 22%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic6666
Pacific Islander00
White392372
 5.1%
Two or More Races4742
 10.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%75.1%
 13.4%


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Students who attend Jesup Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arthur Williams Middle School
High : Wayne County High School

Jesup Elementary School ranks 856th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jesup Elementary School are 55% White, 28% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Jesup Elementary School.


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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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