Jackson School

411 S Jackson St
Batavia, NY 14020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jackson School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
40-44%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jackson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
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White
68%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Jackson School?
418 students attend Jackson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jackson School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson School?
Jackson School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson School offer ?
Jackson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson School part of?
Jackson School is part of Batavia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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