North Jackson Elementary School

1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575

www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org

687 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Talmo, Georgia, serving as part of the Jackson County School System. Situated on Old Gainesville Highway, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth for its primary-level students. It reflects the broader mission of the Jackson County school district, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a supportive community, rigorous curriculum, and a focus on developing both character and cognitive skills.

As a member of the Jackson County School System, North Jackson Elementary benefits from being part of a district known for its community-oriented approach to education. The school provides students with a foundational learning experience designed to meet state standards while promoting student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and classroom activities. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific calendar, academic programs, or administrative contact details can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at [www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org](http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org).

687

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	187
Black	87
Asian	27
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
346 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
187 (27.2 %)
Black
87 (12.7 %)
Two or More
39 (5.7 %)
Asian
27 (3.9 %)
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:	Jackson County
Phone:	(706)693-2246
Website:	http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 101

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 86