South Jackson Elementary School

1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607

www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Jackson Elementary School, located on New Kings Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia, serves as a core component of the Jackson County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-level students, focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social development. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum coupled with character education, the institution aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community pride.

As part of the broader Jackson County district, the school benefits from a centralized vision that prioritizes instructional innovation and student-centered learning. The faculty and staff at South Jackson focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, and district-wide initiatives, the official website at [http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org](http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

715

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	136
Black	55
Asian	7
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
476 (66.6%)
Hispanic
136 (19.0%)
Black
55 (7.7%)
Two or More
40 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson County
Phone:	(706)208-3552
Website:	http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Jackson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Jackson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	45.3%
Male	391	54.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th