Jackson Elementary School

3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1435 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
71%
13%
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Black
21%
21%
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White
6%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wells Station Elementary School, Kipp Memphis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
268 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/30/2020
I went to Jackson Elementary School and left sixth grade there in 1967. I have such good memories of my school. I just retired as an elementary school teacher. I am moving back to Memphis in the spring and hoping the school will let me volunteer there. I would love to help me to school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jo Ellen

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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