What grades does Gum Springs Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Gum Springs Elementary School serves students in Jefferson, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Gum Springs Elementary School located?

You can find Gum Springs Elementary School in Jefferson, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gum Springs Elementary School?

At Gum Springs Elementary School, there are approximately 14.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Jefferson, GA?

Gum Springs Elementary School is among the schools serving Jefferson, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Gum Springs Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Jefferson, Georgia|Jackson County

Jefferson, GA 30549

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Sep

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Oct

Thu

Fall BreakBreak

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Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreak

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

1,181

Student:Teacher

14.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Jackson County

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.2%

Phone

(706)654-5580

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

39%

54th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

42%

64th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

3.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

109 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,051

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

70.99

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.30000001

Nurses

1.1

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,848

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,552

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,117

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 44%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$400,873

+0.3% 1yr+43.5% 5yr

Jefferson, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.6%

Unemployment rate

11.8%

Uninsured residents

12.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,713

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,624

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

422 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

324 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

288 (18%)

Autism

194 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

110 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

74 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

939

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Jackson County Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Jackson County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Jackson County Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Jackson County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Jackson County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Jackson County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Jackson County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Jackson County Schools	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Jackson County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Jackson County Schools	Event	—