Jackson Park Elementary School

1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jackson Park Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1204 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
39%
20%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
41%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Jackson Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Park Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Park Elementary School is ranked #1204 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jackson Park Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E Boger Elementary School, Landis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Jackson Park Elementary School?
429 students attend Jackson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jackson Park Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Park Elementary School?
Jackson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Park Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Park Elementary School part of?
Jackson Park Elementary School is part of Kannapolis City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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