White students represent 39% of Kedron Elementary’s enrollment for 2024-25

Jonathan S. Patterson, Superintendent Fayette County School District
Jonathan S. Patterson, Superintendent Fayette County School District
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During the 2024-25 school year, Kedron Elementary School counted 324 white students, which marked a 7.6% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Total enrollment at Kedron Elementary School reached 831 students in 2024-25. White students comprised 39% of the campus, making them the largest demographic group at the school.

The school, found within the Fayette County School District, is overseen from a central office based in Fayetteville.

Of the 24 schools that make up Fayette County School District, Starrs Mill High School reported the highest white student enrollment in 2024-25, totaling 926 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics noted that Georgia public school students were approximately 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 data from the Georgia Department of Education showing 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of school days in 2024. The department responded by introducing a statewide plan featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and specialized help for districts facing the highest needs.

In 2025, state legislators updated attendance policy to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new law also incorporates enhanced reporting requirements and assistance for students seeking alternative diploma paths.

As of 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.

Ethnicities in Kedron Elementary School in 2024-25 School Year

White Enrollment at Kedron Elementary School During Last 15 School Years

School Year Total Enrollment Total white students % of white students
2010-11 582 343 59%
2011-12 559 329 59%
2012-13 522 307 59%
2013-14 572 308 54%
2014-15 541 286 53%
2015-16 557 267 48%
2016-17 574 287 50%
2017-18 608 285 47%
2018-19 648 291 45%
2019-20 652 293 45%
2020-21 664 298 45%
2021-22 687 281 41%
2022-23 720 288 40%
2023-24 773 301 39%
2024-25 831 324 39%
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.


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