JERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jerger Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Thomasville City school district, located in Thomasville, GA with about 843 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Jerger Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Jerger Elementary School, located at 1006 S. Broad St. in Thomasville, Georgia, serves as a prominent cornerstone of the Thomasville City School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education, character development, and the integration of modern learning techniques to prepare young students for future academic success.
Beyond the classroom, Jerger Elementary is deeply integrated into the Thomasville community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging parental involvement and offering various extracurricular opportunities that help students build social skills and confidence. With its historic charm and dedication to maintaining high educational standards, Jerger is frequently highlighted as a vital institution that plays a key role in the long-term success of the local community’s youth.
For more information, contact Jerger Elementary School at (229) 225-2625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
JERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Thomasville, GA with about 843 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Thomasville City
- Total Students:
- 843
- Teachers:
- 43.7
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 843 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JERGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 21.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.