Jackson Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-5800
- Jackson Elementary School serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
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 20%)
School Overview
- Jackson Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jackson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1140 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Thomas Maclaren State Charter School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Early Colleges Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 647 students
0.2 miles
4435 North Chestnut
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)955-4675 0.2 9-12 647 - Colorado Springs Civa Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
0.8 miles
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)633-1306 0.8 9-12 172 - Colorado Springs Thomas Maclaren State Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 452 students
1.2 miles
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)313-4488 1.2 6-12 452 - Colorado Springs Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 296 students
1.6 miles
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)434-6566 1.6 K-8 296 - Colorado Springs Coronado High School Grades: 9-12 | 1512 students
1.7 miles
1590 West Fillmore Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-3600 1.7 9-12 1512
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