Jackson Elementary School

jes.butts.k12.ga.us

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School, located in Jackson, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Butts County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By prioritizing student growth and community engagement, Jackson Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they progress through their educational journeys.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places significant value on character development and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide resources and programs that encourage inclusivity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With its location on Brownlee Road, Jackson Elementary acts as a central hub for local families, maintaining a close connection with the community to ensure that students are supported both inside and outside the classroom.

534

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	30
Black	200
Asian	3
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
261 (48.9 %)
Black
200 (37.5 %)
Two or More
39 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Butts County
Phone:	(770)775-9480
Website:	http://jes.butts.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 44

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 81