Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
57%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
303 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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 West Memphis School District.
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