Jackson Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Jackson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 22% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jackson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jackson Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jackson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 318 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.38, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #63 out of 318 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 76% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sweetwater County School District #2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jackson Elementary School is Green River High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harrison Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Green River Harrison Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 244 students10
0.5 miles
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700 0.5 K-4 244 - Green River Green River High School Math: 41% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 792 students10
0.9 miles
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747 0.9 9-12 792 - Green River Truman Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 310 students10
1.0 miles
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900 1 K-4 310 - Green River Expedition Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 52 students10
1.4 miles
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800 1.4 9-12 52 - Green River Lincoln Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 376 students10
1.4 miles
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400 1.4 7-8 376
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