Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
221 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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