Jeff Davis Primary School

Jeff Davis County
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
913 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Jeff Davis Primary School, located at 71 Burketts Ferry Rd in Hazlehurst, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Jeff Davis County School District, the school focuses on the early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where young students can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Hazlehurst, emphasizing community involvement and a student-centered approach to learning. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, Jeff Davis Primary School prioritizes the holistic growth of its students, providing a structured curriculum alongside programs that encourage character development and personal responsibility. By bridging the gap between early childhood and primary education, the school acts as a key stepping stone for children within the Jeff Davis County system.
913
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    516 (56.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    185 (20.3 %)
  • Black
    154 (16.9 %)
  • Two or More
    54 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Jeff Davis County
Phone: (912)375-6720
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 853
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 187
Kindergarten 233
Grade 1 233
Grade 2 260
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jeff Davis Elementary School
Jeff Davis County
654 Students
81 Pat Dixon Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th