Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Elementary serves the southern part of Sheboygan, WI, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to be drivers of their future.
School Rankings
Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Elementary School is ranked #1085 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
295 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.
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