Commerce Primary School sees 68 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Commerce Primary School reported enrolling 68 Hispanic students, marking a 10.5% decline from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Out of a total enrollment of 404 students that year, Hispanic students comprised 17%, ranking as the school’s second-largest student group.

The school operates within the Commerce City School District, which maintains its central office in Commerce.

Within the Commerce City School District, Commerce Middle School and Commerce High School each recorded the largest Hispanic student enrollment in 2024-25, with 104 students each.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported Georgia’s public school student demographics as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge for Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE introduced a statewide effort, featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and targeted support in high-need districts to boost regular attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators enacted a law updating school attendance policies, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation also imposed additional reporting measures and coordinated with alternative diploma programs.

By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio averaged roughly 14:1, ahead of the national average of 15:1.