Pointe South Elementary counts 9 Asian students in 2024-25 enrollment

In the 2024-25 school year, Pointe South Elementary counted nine Asian students, representing a 10% drop compared with the prior year, based on figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

School data indicated a total enrollment of 464 students for 2024-25. Asian students accounted for 2% of the student body, making them the second-smallest demographic at the school.

The school operates within the Clayton County School District, with its main office located in Jonesboro.

Within the 65 schools in Clayton County, Morrow High School reported the highest Asian student enrollment for 2024-25, totaling 141 students.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Georgia’s public school students 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.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, GaDOE rolled out a statewide initiative that features real-time attendance tracking, a public awareness campaign, and support for districts considered high need.

In 2025, state lawmakers approved changes to school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsions based solely on absenteeism. The update also adds reporting duties and supports graduation through alternative programs.

Georgia’s average student-teacher ratio reached about 14:1 by 2026, according to Public School Review, which is a lower ratio than the national average of 15:1.