Reports from the Georgia Department of Education show that Matilda Harris Elementary School enrolled 13 Asian students for the 2024-25 school year, an increase of 8.3% compared to the prior year.
Enrollment data indicated a total of 653 students at Matilda Harris Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year. Asian students accounted for 2% of the overall student population, making them the smallest demographic enrolled at the school.
The school is part of Camden County School District, which has its central office in Kingsland.
Of the 12 schools in the Camden County School District, Camden County High School had the largest number of Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, with 56 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia’s public school students were composed of roughly 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 be a significant concern in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education found. Efforts from GaDOE have included a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide awareness campaign, and increased support for districts with higher absentee rates to encourage regular attendance.
In 2025, state lawmakers in Georgia approved an update to school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The new statute introduces additional reporting obligations and works in conjunction with alternative diploma programs.
By 2026, Georgia posted an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which was more favorable than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 446 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 465 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 488 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 500 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 514 | 20 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 535 | 21 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 575 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 568 | 11 | 2% |
| 2018-19 | 571 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 566 | 16 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 583 | 17 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 627 | 12 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 641 | 19 | 3% |
| 2023-24 | 630 | 12 | 2% |
| 2024-25 | 653 | 13 | 2% |
