Anderson Elementary School had 165 Hispanic students enrolled during the 2024-25 school year, representing a 7.8% decrease compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
In the 2024-25 school year, the school’s total enrollment reached 393 students. Hispanic students represented 42% of the overall student population, making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.
The school is part of the Clayton County School District, headquartered in Jonesboro.
Within the Clayton County School District, which includes 65 schools, Forest Park High School reported the most Hispanic students enrolled in the 2024-25 academic year, with 882 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics detailed that public school students in Georgia are about 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.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge for Georgia schools following the pandemic. According to the Georgia Department of Education, 20.7% of students were absent for 10% or more days of school in 2024. As part of its response, GaDOE introduced a statewide effort featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public service campaign, and targeted assistance to districts with the highest needs.
In 2025, state legislators approved updates to Georgia’s school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation requires new attendance reporting and connects with programs supporting alternate diploma completion pathways.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, slightly outperforming the nationwide ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 499 | 144 | 29% |
| 2011-12 | 473 | 151 | 32% |
| 2012-13 | 470 | 155 | 33% |
| 2013-14 | 513 | 169 | 33% |
| 2014-15 | 513 | 179 | 35% |
| 2015-16 | 539 | 194 | 36% |
| 2016-17 | 573 | 200 | 35% |
| 2017-18 | 539 | 199 | 37% |
| 2018-19 | 526 | 194 | 37% |
| 2019-20 | 502 | 185 | 37% |
| 2020-21 | 481 | 192 | 40% |
| 2021-22 | 486 | 199 | 41% |
| 2022-23 | 481 | 192 | 40% |
| 2023-24 | 437 | 179 | 41% |
| 2024-25 | 393 | 165 | 42% |
