Jackson Elementary School

223 N John St
Jackson, NE 68743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Elementary School serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
127 students
This chart displays total students of Jackson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Jackson Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Jackson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jackson Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jackson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Nebraska.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
127 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Ponca School District.

School Reviews

Review Jackson Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Quick Links