Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seymour-jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour-jackson Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour-jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour-jackson Elementary School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1277 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour-jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School is ranked #1277 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour-jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Seymour-jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret R Brown Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Seymour-redding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Seymour-jackson Elementary School?
660 students attend Seymour-jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Seymour-jackson Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour-jackson Elementary School?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour-jackson Elementary School offer ?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seymour-jackson Elementary School part of?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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