Jackson Elementary School

558 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(09-10)
75-79%
75%
(09-10)
70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jackson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hanover Elementary School, South Hanover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
206 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Eastern Lebanon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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