Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jackson Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Primary School serves the southern part of Williamsport, PA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Primary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Motto
Nothing remains constant except change itself.
School Rankings
Jackson Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Primary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Primary School's ranking?
Jackson Primary School is ranked #1607 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jackson Primary School often compared to?
Jackson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hepburn-lycoming Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Primary School?
555 students attend Jackson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jackson Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Primary School?
Jackson Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Primary School offer ?
Jackson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Primary School part of?
Jackson Primary School is part of Williamsport Area School District.
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