African American students accounted for 76% of Church Street Elementary’s enrollment in 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Church Street Elementary School reported enrolling 518 African American students, a 5.5% increase from the prior year. Reports from the Georgia Department of Education show this figure.

The school’s total enrollment reached 682 students for 2024-25, with African American students comprising 76% of the total, the largest group at the school.

Located within the Clayton County School District, Church Street Elementary has its central office in Jonesboro.

Out of all 65 Clayton County School District schools, Lovejoy High School saw the largest number of African American students for 2024-25, enrolling 1,614 students.

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that Georgia public school students are 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

After the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has persisted as a key concern in Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The Georgia Department of Education initiated a statewide effort—including an attendance dashboard, public awareness push, and direct support for high-need districts—to address attendance rates.

Georgia legislators approved a bill in 2025 updating school attendance laws. The new law forbids expulsion based solely on absenteeism, introduces reporting requirements, and ensures alignment with alternative diploma programs. More details are available here.

In 2026, the average student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia was about 14:1, which compares favorably to the national average of 15:1.