Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jacksonsteele Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonsteele Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
96%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonsteele Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
120 students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jacksonsteele Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jacksonsteele Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jacksonsteele Elementary School part of?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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