Hispanic students account for 30% of North Jackson Elementary enrollment in 2024-25

North Jackson Elementary School reported enrollment of 140 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 30% decrease from the prior year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at North Jackson Elementary School reached 468 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students made up 30% of the population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

The school operates within Jackson County School District, whose central office is located in Jefferson.

Within Jackson County School District, which consists of 10 schools, Jackson County High School had the largest number of Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25, with 478 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that, statewide, the racial and ethnic distribution of public school students in Georgia 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.

Chronic absenteeism remains a significant challenge in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. GaDOE responded with a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, increased public awareness efforts, and targeted support for districts with the greatest needs to improve attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted legislation to revise school attendance requirements, prohibiting expulsions based solely on absenteeism. The law also introduced new reporting rules and coordinated with diploma pathway programs for alternative graduation options.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, an improvement over the national average of 15:1.