J. D. DICKERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
J. D. Dickerson Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vidalia City school district, located in Vidalia, GA with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 31 teachers, J. D. Dickerson Primary School 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.
J. D. Dickerson Primary School, located in Vidalia, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As a primary school, it typically focuses on the critical early years of childhood development, generally housing students in Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. The school is part of the Vidalia City School District and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where students can build the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for future success in their educational journey.
Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parent-teacher partnerships to create a cohesive learning experience. By utilizing resources and structured curriculum standards, J. D. Dickerson Primary aims to instill a love of learning in its students during their formative years. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for families to access essential information, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and policy updates, ensuring that the local community remains closely connected to the daily operations and goals of the school.
For more information, contact J. D. Dickerson Primary School at (912) 537-3421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
J. D. DICKERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vidalia, GA with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vidalia City
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 31.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 505 students
- Black or African American
- 52.3%
- White
- 34.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.