Jackson Heights Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?
546 students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Heights Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Heights Elementary School part of?
Jackson Heights Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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