Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 810 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
33%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are S. Y. Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School, Double Eagle Elementary School, Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?
527 students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Y. Jackson Elementary School?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offer ?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School part of?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is S. Y. Jackson Elementary School located?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School is located in the S Y Jackson neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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