Hispanic students represent 13% of Sumter County Elementary’s enrollment for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 academic year, Sumter County Elementary School included 70 Hispanic students, a decrease of 6.7% from the prior year, the Georgia Department of Education reported.

The school tallied a total enrollment of 540 students in the same period. Hispanic students comprised 13% of the school’s population, making them the second-largest demographic group at the school.

Sumter County Elementary is part of the Sumter County School District, which has its central office in Americus.

Of the five campuses in the Sumter County School District, Sumter County High School had the most Hispanic students in 2024-25, with an enrollment of 172.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that among Georgia public school students, the racial and ethnic breakdown was 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.

The Georgia Department of Education said chronic absenteeism remained high in 2024, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of instructional days post-pandemic. Their response has included a statewide public awareness program, an attendance monitoring dashboard, and targeted support for high-need districts to increase daily presence. More details are available through the state initiative.

A new law passed by state legislators in 2025 updated school attendance policies, banning expulsion strictly for excessive absences. Additional provisions include new reporting rules and program enhancements to aid students in attaining diplomas through alternative completion options.

By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, ahead of the national average, which is 15:1.