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North Elementary School vs. South Elementary School

Should you attend North Elementary School or South Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Elementary School
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
South Elementary School
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
248 students
388 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#327 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#964 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
61
Grade 1 Students
63
81
Grade 2 Students
41
82
Grade 3 Students
52
86
Grade 4 Students
51
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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