Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
91%
17%
White
6%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson?
280 students attend Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson?
Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson offer ?
Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson part of?
Dayton Public Schools Preschool Academy @ Jackson is part of Dayton City School District.
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