Jefferson Elementary sees 597 white students enrolled for 2024-25

Jefferson Elementary School reported enrolling 597 white students in the 2024-25 school year, representing a 0.8% decline from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The total student body at Jefferson Elementary School reached 808 in the 2024-25 school year. White students accounted for 74% of the enrollment, the largest demographic group at the school.

The campus is part of the Jefferson City School District, with district offices based in Jefferson.

Out of the four schools making up the Jefferson City School District, Jefferson High School had the highest number of white students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 965.

National Center for Education Statistics data indicates Georgia’s public schools had a student racial and ethnic distribution of 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 since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, the department launched a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness activities, and specialized support for districts with the greatest needs.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed legislation modifying school attendance policies so expulsion cannot be applied solely for absenteeism. The updated law also includes new data reporting and aligns with alternative diploma pathways for students.

By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio had improved to about 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1.