Mount Zion Primary

2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mount Zion Primary serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mount Zion Primary's student population of 523 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mount Zion Primary is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
18%
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Black
69%
36%
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White
1%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mount Zion Primary often compared to?
Mount Zion Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Morrow Elementary School, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Zion Primary?
523 students attend Mount Zion Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mount Zion Primary students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Zion Primary?
Mount Zion Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Primary offer ?
Mount Zion Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mount Zion Primary part of?
Mount Zion Primary is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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