Jackson Heights Elementary School

12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Jackson Heights Elementary School serves the southern part of Holton, KS, covering an area of approximately 212.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Jackson Heights Elementary School's student population of 268 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Heights Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#84 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
23%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

White
91%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Heights Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jackson Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?
268 students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jackson Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Heights Elementary School part of?
Jackson Heights Elementary School is part of North Jackson School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Jackson Heights Elementary School serves the southern part of Holton, KS, covering an area of approximately 212.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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