Six American Indian or Alaska Native students were enrolled at William M. McGarrah Elementary School in the 2024-25 school year, matching enrollment from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
The total student body at William M. McGarrah Elementary reached 623 in 2024-25. American Indian or Alaska Native students made up 1% of that total, representing the smallest student demographic at the school.
This school is part of the Clayton County School District, headquartered in Jonesboro.
Across all 65 schools within the Clayton County School District, the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaska Native students for the 2024-25 school year was at North Clayton Middle School with eight students.
Georgia’s public schools collectively served more than 1.7 million students, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary grades accounted for the highest portion at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 middle school students (22.7%), and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to affect Georgia’s schools in the post-pandemic period, with 20.7% of students absent at least 10% of school days in 2024, data from the Georgia Department of Education show. In response, the Georgia Department of Education launched a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, an awareness campaign, and additional support for higher-need districts./p>
In 2025, state lawmakers in Georgia approved an update to attendance policies, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new law also puts additional reporting requirements in place and supports alternative pathways for students to complete their diplomas.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, coming in below the U.S. national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total American Indian or Alaska Native students | % of American Indian or Alaska Native students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 635 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011-12 | 648 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 661 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013-14 | 684 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 684 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 684 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 722 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017-18 | 690 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 651 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019-20 | 660 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 626 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021-22 | 611 | 12 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 598 | 11 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 601 | 6 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 623 | 6 | 1% |
