West Jackson Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 391 E Jefferson St
       Hoschton, GA  30548


(706) 654-2044

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,033 Help


Students who attend West Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Jackson Middle School
High:    Jackson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,184

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
Hispanic:
20.4%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Compare Details West Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Jackson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jackson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), Hispanic (20.4%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jackson Elementary School is 13.5. 3 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Jackson Elementary School is $9,033. 4 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Jackson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 47th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Jackson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.93 177th 1101 83.9%
2007 81.07 156th 1125 86.1%
2008 84.84 106th 1134 90.7%
2009 80.23 170th 1133 85.0%
2010 81.91 157th 1183 86.7%
2011 82.31 160th 1212 86.8%
2012 81.56 159th 1201 86.8%
2013 84.93 79th 1225 93.6%
2014 78.27 221st 1231 82.0%
2015 60.46 427th 1240 65.6%
2016 63.44 391st 1233 68.3%
2017 55.89 469th 1205 61.1%
2018 67.78 349th 1209 71.1%
2019 63.69 407th 1234 67.0%
2021 66.11 366th 1214 69.9%
2022 70.44 341st 1244 72.6%
2023 76.67 267th 1242 78.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Open Quote The school motto is "Every Child Every Day...Whatever It Takes!" and we have found this to be so true. My child was a new student to this school a year and a half ago and the Principal and Assistant Principal knew my child's name from the moment they met. Every morning (no matter the weather) each car rider student is greeted by the Principal and AP... with "Good morning _____________! How are you today?" It is so powerful for a child to be greeted each morning with a big smile and personal greeting. That first day of school and EVERY day after my child has been greeted in the same warm manner. It really made me feel my child was important to them and not just a number or face in the crowd. Communication with parents is great at this school. I have recently started substitute teaching at WJIS and found genuine care and commitment from the teachers to be across the board. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Jackson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 369 9 16 16 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 369 9 16 16 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 362 8 17 23 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 385 7 22 21 0 n/a n/a 2 437
2006 424 7 26 30 0 n/a n/a 7 494
2007 486 14 27 46 2 n/a n/a 7 582
2008 528 17 28 48 12 n/a n/a 3 636
2009 254 13 18 41 0 n/a n/a 12 338
2010 233 8 12 55 2 0 9 0 319
2011 273 11 8 55 1 0 12 0 360
2012 256 12 7 47 1 0 11 0 334
2013 265 12 6 52 0 1 14 0 350
2014 281 10 5 49 0 1 10 0 356
2015 301 12 9 52 2 1 12 0 389
2016 600 37 26 125 2 0 35 0 825
2017 599 36 29 125 2 0 49 0 840
2018 622 43 30 138 0 0 47 0 880
2019 649 59 45 149 3 0 49 0 954
2020 686 60 45 175 5 0 60 0 1031
2021 670 72 42 171 3 0 62 0 1020
2022 697 90 36 209 5 0 50 0 1087
2023 733 101 43 241 4 1 61 0 1184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 411 16.0 25.7 38.4
2003 411 16.0 25.7 38.4
2004 411 19.3 21.3 39.7
2005 437 24.0 18.2 37.7
2006 494 28.0 17.6 37.4
2007 582 32.0 18.2 36.5
2008 636 41.0 15.5 31.4
2009 338 24.0 14.1 39.6
2010 319 23.5 13.5 42.3
2011 360 22.0 16.3 38.6
2012 334 22.0 15.1 40.1
2013 350 23.0 15.2 42.6
2014 356 21.7 16.4 45.8
2015 389 22.0 17.6 47.8
2016 825 52.0 15.8 44.1
2017 840 50.7 16.5 42.4
2018 880 55.0 16.0 41.3
2019 954 61.0 15.6 37
2020 1031 71.5 14.4 35.7
2021 1020 74.5 13.6 23.4
2022 1087 84.5 12.8 n/a
2023 1184 87.3 13.5 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 411 16.0 25.7 38.4
2003 411 16.0 25.7 38.4
2004 411 19.3 21.3 39.7
2005 437 24.0 18.2 37.7
2006 494 28.0 17.6 37.4
2007 582 32.0 18.2 36.5
2008 636 41.0 15.5 31.4
2009 338 24.0 14.1 39.6
2010 319 23.5 13.5 42.3
2011 360 22.0 16.3 38.6
2012 334 22.0 15.1 40.1
2013 350 23.0 15.2 42.6
2014 356 21.7 16.4 45.8
2015 389 22.0 17.6 47.8
2016 825 52.0 15.8 44.1
2017 840 50.7 16.5 42.4
2018 880 55.0 16.0 41.3
2019 954 61.0 15.6 37
2020 1031 71.5 14.4 35.7
2021 1020 74.5 13.6 23.4
2022 1087 84.5 12.8 n/a
2023 1184 87.3 13.5 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Jackson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $354 (4.6%) $7,306 (95.4%) $7,659
2018 $263 (3.0%) $8,525 (97.0%) $8,789
2019 $190 (2.1%) $8,843 (97.9%) $9,033

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Jackson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 407th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 267th of 1242 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)49.757.5
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)45.948.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)56.362.4
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)58.960.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)47.943.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)48.739.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)66.956.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)59.456.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Jackson Elementary School)45.552.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)49.846.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Jackson Elementary School)4951.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)47.347.3
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (West Jackson Elementary School)44.146.1
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Jackson County)41.340.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9541184
 24.1%
African American59101
 71.2%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4543
 4.4%
Hispanic149241
 61.7%
Pacific Islander01
White649733
 12.9%
Two or More Races4961
 24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%29.9%
 7.1%


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West Jackson Elementary School ranks 267th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,184 students attended West Jackson Elementary School.

Students who attend West Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Jackson Middle School
High : Jackson County High School

Students at West Jackson Elementary School are 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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