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West Jackson Elementary School

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West Jackson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Hoschton, Georgia that is part of Jackson County School District. It serves 1,082 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.7:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

1,082 Students

55 Teachers

391 E Jefferson St

Hoschton, GA 30548 View local requests

http://www.jacksonschoolsga.org

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West Jackson Elementary School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Jackson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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West Jackson Elementary School

$6,763

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

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project for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

West Jackson Elementary School has received support from 42 individuals from Georgia and 11 individuals out-of-state.

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West Jackson Elementary School

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