Jefferson Academy

www.jeffcityschools.org

931 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Academy, located at 99 Dragon Dr in Jefferson, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Jefferson City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the local district, the academy focuses on building a strong educational foundation for its young students, preparing them for future success as they transition through the Jefferson City school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Academy is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering a sense of pride and belonging among students and families. The school utilizes modern educational practices to ensure that students meet rigorous state standards while encouraging a love for learning. For more information on school policies, academic programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.jeffcityschools.org.

931

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	718
Hispanic	80
Black	55
Asian	24
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
718 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (8.6 %)
Black
55 (5.9 %)
Two or More
53 (5.7 %)
Asian
24 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Jefferson City
Phone:	(706)367-2300
Website:	http://www.jeffcityschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Grade 3 308

Grade 4 319

Grade 5 304

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	308
Grade 4	319
Grade 5	304

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	437	46.9%
Male	494	53.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th