Jackson Elementary School

925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#253 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
51%
27%
59%
30%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
439 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Elmhurst School District 205.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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