In the 2024-25 school year, reports from the Georgia Department of Education show that Gum Springs Elementary School’s enrollment included 34 Asian students, a decrease of 22.7% from the prior year.
Total student enrollment at Gum Springs Elementary School reached 859, with Asian students accounting for 4% of the school’s population, the smallest represented group.
This school is part of the Jackson County School District, headquartered in Jefferson.
Of the 10 schools in the Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School posted the highest number of Asian students enrolled in 2024-25, at 86.
Over 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools, based on the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 data. Enrollment rates were greatest in elementary grades (787,206 students, 45.9%), followed by middle school (388,733 students, 22.7%) and high school (539,092 students, 31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the state launched a comprehensive effort including a real-time attendance dashboard, statewide public awareness initiatives, and focused support for districts with the highest needs to improve attendance rates.
Georgia legislators passed a measure in 2025 amending school attendance laws to prevent expulsion purely for absenteeism. The law also implements additional reporting requirements and supports alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 729 | 36 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 741 | 29 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 739 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 754 | 30 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 793 | 39 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 783 | 39 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 783 | 39 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 818 | 40 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 798 | 31 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 853 | 42 | 5% |
| 2020-21 | 894 | 26 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 1,006 | 40 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,060 | 42 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 1,101 | 44 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 859 | 34 | 4% |
