Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1015 South Walnut
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 238 students in grades 1-3, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(20-21)
25-29%
24%
(20-21)
15-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
10%
8%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK 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 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
238 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, and 10% 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 lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Pauls Valley School District.

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