Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
19%
White
1%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
303 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
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