Jackson Public School (Closed 2023)

223 N John St Po Box 67
Jackson, NE 68743
Jackson Public School serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School District Name
Ponca School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jackson Public School?
57 students attend Jackson Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jackson Public School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Public School?
Jackson Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Public School offer ?
Jackson Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jackson Public School part of?
Jackson Public School is part of Ponca School District.

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