Jackson Elementary School

558 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(09-10)
75-79%
75%
(09-10)
70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hanover Elementary School, South Hanover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
205 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% 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 Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Eastern Lebanon County SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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