Jackson Road Elementary School

www.spalding.k12.ga.us/jackson/default.htm

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Road Elementary School, located in Griffin, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Spalding County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to support students during their critical early developmental years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship within the community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Griffin area, acting as a collaborative hub where educators, parents, and community members work together to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on supportive instruction, Jackson Road Elementary seeks to cultivate a positive school culture. The school prioritizes individualized attention and the effective use of educational resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to meet state standards and achieve their personal best.

344

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	42
Black	90
Asian	3
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
181 (52.6%)
Black
90 (26.2%)
Hispanic
42 (12.2%)
Two or More
27 (7.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-3717
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us/jackson/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 24

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jackson Road Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jackson Road Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	48.3%
Male	178	51.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th