Jackson Elementary School

220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Growing Opportunities for a Lifetime of Discovery

School Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5497 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
35-39%
47%
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Elementary School is ranked #5497 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Creek Elementary School, Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
428 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Amador County Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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