In the 2024-25 school year, Gum Springs Elementary School enrolled 103 Hispanic students, representing a 14.9% decline compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Reporting shows that total enrollment at Gum Springs Elementary School reached 859 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students comprised 12% of the population, establishing them as the second-largest group among students.
The school operates within Jackson County School District, which has its central office in Jefferson.
Jackson County High School had the largest Hispanic student enrollment in the district for 2024-25, with 478 students among the 10 schools in Jackson County School District.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school population was 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.
The Georgia Department of Education reported 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024, highlighting ongoing chronic absenteeism issues in schools following the pandemic. In response, GaDOE implemented a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted assistance to districts with the highest needs to improve attendance rates.
During 2025, state lawmakers in Georgia passed legislation amending school attendance policies, including prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law introduced new reporting obligations and aligns with initiatives to support students seeking diplomas through alternative approaches.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was around 14:1, which compares favorably to the national figure of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 729 | 36 | 5% |
| 2011-12 | 741 | 37 | 5% |
| 2012-13 | 739 | 29 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 754 | 22 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 793 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 783 | 39 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 783 | 46 | 6% |
| 2017-18 | 818 | 57 | 7% |
| 2018-19 | 798 | 55 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 853 | 59 | 7% |
| 2020-21 | 894 | 71 | 8% |
| 2021-22 | 1,006 | 90 | 9% |
| 2022-23 | 1,060 | 116 | 11% |
| 2023-24 | 1,101 | 121 | 11% |
| 2024-25 | 859 | 103 | 12% |
