There were 18 multiracial students enrolled at North Jackson Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 47.1% drop compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
For the same year, North Jackson Elementary School’s total enrollment reached 468 students. Of that number, multiracial students represented 4% of the student population, making them the second-smallest demographic at the school.
Situated within the Jackson County School District, the school’s district headquarters are in Jefferson.
Out of 10 schools in the Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School reported the largest multiracial student enrollment for 2024-25, with 86 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics shows Georgia’s public school students are approximately 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 continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students absent 10% or more days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education data indicates. In an effort to improve attendance, GaDOE introduced a statewide program featuring a live attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and direct assistance for high-need districts.
Georgia lawmakers approved legislation in 2025 to update school attendance policies, now prohibiting expulsions solely for absenteeism. The new law also includes additional reporting requirements and supports alternate diploma pathways.
Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1 in 2026, according to recent figures, lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 358 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 345 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 342 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 310 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 301 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 305 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016-17 | 310 | 9 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 318 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 337 | 16 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 393 | 23 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 466 | 32 | 7% |
| 2021-22 | 518 | 36 | 7% |
| 2022-23 | 624 | 37 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | 693 | 34 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 468 | 18 | 4% |
