Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 1% in NM)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are S. Y. Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Double Eagle Elementary School, Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?
498 students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offer ?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School part of?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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