Kedron Elementary School sees 116 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Kedron Elementary School admitted 116 Hispanic students, marking a 7.4% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Kedron Elementary School stood at 831 students in 2024-25, with Hispanic students representing 14% of the student body, ranking as the third-smallest group on campus.

The school operates under the Fayette County School District, whose main office is based in Fayetteville.

Out of Fayette County School District’s 24 schools, McIntosh High School reported the largest number of Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, totaling 280 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that public schools in Georgia during that time comprised 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 students.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a challenge in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The agency responded with a statewide program, which includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and direct support for districts with higher needs to improve student attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislation amended attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The updated law also introduces additional reporting obligations and aligns with efforts to help students obtain diplomas through alternative programs.

By 2026, Georgia reported an approximate 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which is an improvement over the national average of 15:1.