JEFFERSON ACADEMY

Jefferson Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson City school district, located in Jefferson, GA with about 850 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 51 teachers, Jefferson Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Jefferson Academy, located at 99 Dragon Dr in Jefferson, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Jefferson City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the local district, the academy focuses on building a strong educational foundation for its young students, preparing them for future success as they transition through the Jefferson City school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Academy is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering a sense of pride and belonging among students and families. The school utilizes modern educational practices to ensure that students meet rigorous state standards while encouraging a love for learning. For more information on school policies, academic programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.jeffcityschools.org.

For more information, contact Jefferson Academy at (706) 367-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

99 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
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JEFFERSON ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Jefferson, GA with about 850 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson City
Total Students:
850
Teachers:
51.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 850 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.1%
Black or African American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.