Jefferson Academy

Public 3-5

 99 Dragon Dr
       Jefferson, GA  30549


(706) 367-2300

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,312 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  931

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
8.6%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Academy ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Academy is $7,312.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 4th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.48 98th 1134 91.4%
2009 85.61 100th 1133 91.2%
2010 88.99 40th 1183 96.6%
2011 86.31 75th 1212 93.8%
2012 86.84 48th 1201 96.0%
2013 85.71 57th 1225 95.3%
2014 83.86 95th 1231 92.3%
2015 86.20 152nd 1240 87.7%
2016 85.34 152nd 1233 87.7%
2017 85.17 157th 1205 87.0%
2018 89.72 113th 1209 90.7%
2019 90.51 112th 1234 90.9%
2021 96.19 51st 1214 95.8%
2022 94.84 75th 1244 94.0%
2023 94.35 81st 1242 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, July 28, 2018

Open Quote Jefferson Academy is a wonderful school. The reviews that are so negative are made by someone who can’t spell princiPAL correctly which makes me wonder if they were made by the same person. The teachers are caring and the current principal communicates and responds to my concerns within the day and genuinely listens to my perspective and ideas. I feel like I am a partner with my child’s teachers and the administration in the building and I am so thankful. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Open Quote School has a military, openly hostile attitude. Students are crowded, very stressful environment with teachers yelling constantly. My son was picked on and the teacher joined in with the students doing the picking. The principle doesn't care and reigns over everything like a dictator. You better not bother her with your kid's problems. I withdrew my son because he was afraid. Nobody from the school ever asked me anything. They absolutely have no caring at all for the students. Horrible experience here, especially since everything has been so wonderful and nurturing at our new school. The damage they did has been reversed by the great teachers we have now. My son has a terrific group of friends for life. I know things don't have to be like they are at Jefferson. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 25, 2014

Open Quote Don't believe the hype about this school, look up college readiness statistics from this district. The culture here is one of browbeating, starting from the principle on down so that the kids are mean to each other because there is so much yelling,and the school is uncomfortably overcrowded. 9 year olds here are eloquent in all usage of the "f" word. Teachers will tell you they can't do anything because it all comes from home.My child told me he would have to "be like them" in order to stay here. There is open resentment towards out of district families, yet the school is packed with paying kids from out of district to jack up test scores. It is interesting that Jeffersonians have an air of superiority, considering the new CVS in town is a big deal.We are now at another public school where the teachers care about the children, and the kids are nice and look out for each other. At our new school they also teach kids how to be decent human beings. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 449 51 13 40 1 n/a n/a 22 576
2009 492 52 10 46 0 n/a n/a 21 621
2010 491 41 13 60 0 3 18 0 626
2011 503 52 11 56 0 3 25 0 650
2012 508 52 9 52 0 2 24 0 647
2013 525 56 10 67 0 0 15 0 673
2014 558 68 11 65 0 0 11 0 713
2015 568 73 10 62 0 0 16 0 729
2016 580 69 14 56 1 0 27 0 747
2017 617 76 15 58 1 0 34 0 801
2018 664 76 18 53 3 0 36 0 850
2019 708 76 12 62 1 0 38 0 897
2020 731 74 13 55 0 0 36 0 909
2021 709 63 14 65 1 0 42 0 894
2022 717 63 17 66 1 0 46 0 910
2023 718 55 24 80 1 0 53 0 931

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 Jefferson Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 576 39.6 14.5 30.3
2009 621 42.0 14.8 33.2
2010 626 40.0 15.6 33.7
2011 650 38.0 17.1 34.9
2012 647 39.0 16.5 34.9
2013 673 38.2 17.6 34.8
2014 713 37.8 18.8 33.5
2015 729 39.0 18.6 35.1
2016 747 46.0 16.2 32.3
2017 801 48.8 16.4 32.7
2018 850 51.8 16.4 26.2
2019 897 56.0 16.0 27
2020 909 56.5 16.0 24.8
2021 894 56.5 15.8 23.5
2022 910 55.5 16.3 n/a
2023 931 58.7 15.8 19.8

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 Jefferson Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 576 39.6 14.5 30.3
2009 621 42.0 14.8 33.2
2010 626 40.0 15.6 33.7
2011 650 38.0 17.1 34.9
2012 647 39.0 16.5 34.9
2013 673 38.2 17.6 34.8
2014 713 37.8 18.8 33.5
2015 729 39.0 18.6 35.1
2016 747 46.0 16.2 32.3
2017 801 48.8 16.4 32.7
2018 850 51.8 16.4 26.2
2019 897 56.0 16.0 27
2020 909 56.5 16.0 24.8
2021 894 56.5 15.8 23.5
2022 910 55.5 16.3 n/a
2023 931 58.7 15.8 19.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $264 (3.9%) $6,453 (96.1%) $6,717
2018 $330 (4.7%) $6,724 (95.3%) $7,054
2019 $277 (3.8%) $7,034 (96.2%) $7,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)64.466.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)64.466.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Academy)77.684.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)77.684.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)58.159.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)58.159.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Academy)6977
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)6977
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Academy)70.964.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)70.964.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Academy)74.476.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)74.476.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Academy)71.866.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson City)71.866.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students897931
 3.8%
African American7655
 27.6%
American Indian11
Asian1224
 100%
Hispanic6280
 29%
Pacific Islander00
White708718
 1.4%
Two or More Races3853
 39.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%19.8%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Academy

Yes. Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 6.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Jefferson Academy are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Jefferson Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 931 students attended Jefferson Academy.


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