Lonnie Jackson Academy

4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/LJA

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lonnie Jackson Academy is a public elementary school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving students within the Muscogee County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for future educational success. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the academy aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured instruction and a dedication to student growth.

In addition to its focus on academic achievement, Lonnie Jackson Academy prioritizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and the surrounding Columbus community to create a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere. Through various programs and initiatives, the academy strives to instill positive character traits and a sense of responsibility in its students, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their community as they progress through their educational journey.

434

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lonnie Jackson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	24
Black	366
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
366 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.5 %)
White
22 (5.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)565-3039
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/LJA
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 86

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lonnie Jackson Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lonnie Jackson Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	48.2%
Male	225	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)