Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jacks Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacks Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jacks Creek Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacks Creek 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 Jacks Creek Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#944 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
4%
21%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacks Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Jacks Creek Elementary School is ranked #944 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jacks Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Jacks Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Jacks Creek Elementary School?
134 students attend Jacks Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jacks Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacks Creek Elementary School?
Jacks Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacks Creek Elementary School offer ?
Jacks Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jacks Creek Elementary School part of?
Jacks Creek Elementary School is part of Chester County School District.
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