Gum Springs Elementary School

600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549

www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org

1,122 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gum Springs Elementary School, located in Jefferson, Georgia, is a key part of the Jackson County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it operates under the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a community-centered approach.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual growth of each student. Through its association with the Jackson County School System, Gum Springs benefits from district-wide resources, specialized curriculum programs, and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Families and community members looking for more detailed information regarding school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies can visit the official Jackson County Schools website.

1,122

Total Students

82.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gum Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	855
Hispanic	120
Black	54
Asian	40
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
855 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
120 (10.7 %)
Black
54 (4.8 %)
Two or More
49 (4.4 %)
Asian
40 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Jackson County
Phone:	(706)654-5580
Website:	http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 75

Kindergarten 179

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 162

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 185

Grade 5 176