Jackson Elementary School

223 N John St
Jackson, NE 68743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Elementary School serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
126 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
126 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Ponca Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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