Jackson Elementary School vs. Parsons Elementary School
Should I attend Jackson Elementary School or Parsons Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Parsons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parsons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,472 students
801 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#226 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
14
Kindergarten Students
214
128
Grade 1 Students
243
142
Grade 2 Students
271
145
Grade 3 Students
248
114
Grade 4 Students
248
144
Grade 5 Students
237
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
46%
% Hispanic
39%
13%
% Black
28%
19%
% White
14%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%