Serving 479 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 23:1 is higher 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Elementary serves the southwest part of Jackson, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 63.3 square miles, with most students living around 10-12 minutes from the school and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone extends up to 7.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 8% 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
479 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5497 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts, Sutter Creek Elementary School 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?
479 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher 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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