Jackson Main Elementary School

451 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 395 students in grades 1-6, Jackson Main Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Main Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Main Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Main Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3198 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
55%
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40-44%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
73%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Main Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Main Elementary School is ranked #3198 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jackson Main Elementary School?
395 students attend Jackson Main Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jackson Main Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Main Elementary School?
Jackson Main Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Main Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Main Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Main Elementary School part of?
Jackson Main Elementary School is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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