North Jackson Elementary School had 14 Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 year, a drop of 48.1% compared to the prior year, reports from the Georgia Department of Education show.
According to the data, total enrollment at North Jackson Elementary School reached 468 students in the 2024-25 school year. Asian students comprised 3% of the school’s population, making them the smallest demographic group represented at the school.
North Jackson Elementary School is part of the Jackson County School District, with district headquarters in Jefferson.
Out of 10 schools in Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School reported the highest Asian student enrollment for 2024-25, totaling 86 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics data indicates that public school students in Georgia were 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 has continued to be a significant challenge in Georgia since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the department has launched a statewide effort featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness initiatives, and targeted support for districts with the highest needs to encourage daily attendance.
In 2025, state lawmakers updated attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism, impose new reporting standards, and expand programs that allow students to earn diplomas through alternative routes.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at about 14:1, ahead of the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011-12 | 345 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 342 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 310 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 301 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015-16 | 305 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 310 | 12 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 318 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 337 | 16 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 393 | 19 | 5% |
| 2020-21 | 466 | 23 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 518 | 25 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 624 | 24 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 693 | 27 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 468 | 14 | 3% |
