Jackson Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jackson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jackson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jackson Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jackson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1012 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jackson Elementary School is Colorado Springs Early Colleges (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Early Colleges Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 664 students10
0.2 miles
4405 North Chestnut St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675 0.2 9-12 664 - Colorado Springs Civa Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 158 students10
0.8 miles
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306 0.8 9-12 158 - Colorado Springs Thomas Maclaren State Charter School Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 481 students10
1.2 miles
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488 1.2 6-12 481 - Colorado Springs Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 301 students10
1.6 miles
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566 1.6 K-8 301 - Colorado Springs Coronado High School Math: 39% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,454 student10
1.7 miles
1590 West Fillmore Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-3600 1.7 9-12 1,454
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