Jackson Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
33%
17%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
291 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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