East Jackson Elementary School enrolled 34 students identifying as multiracial in 2024-25, reflecting a 29.2% decrease from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
According to the data, the school’s total enrollment was 577 students in 2024-25. Multiracial students represented 6% of all students, ranking as the third-largest demographic by ethnicity in the school.
East Jackson Elementary belongs to the Jackson County School District, which is headquartered in Jefferson.
Out of 10 schools in the Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School reported the largest number of multiracial students during 2024-25—86 in total.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia’s public school students as roughly 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 concern in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE implemented a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, public education campaign, and targeted strategies to help districts with high needs encourage daily attendance.
In 2025, legislation updated Georgia’s attendance law to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The updated law also adds new reporting and supports students pursuing diplomas through alternative means.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, improving on the 15:1 national average.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 505 | 15 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 476 | 19 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 487 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 466 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 454 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 468 | 18 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 475 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 648 | 19 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 637 | 19 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 537 | 16 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 526 | 21 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 511 | 30 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 557 | 38 | 7% |
| 2023-24 | 601 | 48 | 8% |
| 2024-25 | 577 | 34 | 6% |
