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#7473 of 9,539 schools in CA

Andrew Jackson Elementary

Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA

A Santa Ana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1143 South Nakoma Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$22,309
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Andrew Jackson Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Andrew Jackson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,249

Median home value

$641,600

Median rent

$2,147/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edward Russell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–60.6 mi472Compare →
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–50.7 mi505Compare →
Diamond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.7 mi367Compare →
Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–120.8 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Santa Ana Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#35 of 51
District spending per student
$22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andrew Jackson Elementary is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andrew Jackson Elementary

Andrew Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,473 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary

What grades does Andrew Jackson Elementary serve?

Andrew Jackson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary?

Andrew Jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andrew Jackson Elementary rank in CA?

Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks #7,473 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Andrew Jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Andrew Jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Andrew Jackson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Jackson Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary a charter school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andrew Jackson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Andrew Jackson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew Jackson Elementary?

86.4% of students at Andrew Jackson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 92704)
80,408
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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