JUDIA JACKSON HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarke County school district, located in Athens, GA with about 539 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School, located on Danielsville Road in Athens, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Clarke County School District. The school is named in honor of Judia Jackson Harris, a prominent local educator and community leader who was a pioneer in African American education in the Athens area during the early 20th century. By carrying her name, the school maintains a connection to the rich history of educational advocacy and community service in Clarke County.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of the Clarke County school system, it implements curricula designed to meet state standards while often utilizing diverse instructional strategies to reach learners of varying needs. Beyond academics, the school typically focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Athens community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Judia Jackson Harris Elementary at (706) 357-5203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.