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#494 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 13% in state

Jackson Elem School

Elementary School · Elmhurst Sd 205 · Elmhurst, IL

An Elmhurst Sd 205 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

925 S Swain Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

  • Math 41% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$21,623
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Jackson Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency41%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson Elem School 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated883/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmhurst), 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

$143,333

Median home value

$527,600

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

61.9%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60126; 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

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Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.9 mi530Compare →
Wilson Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.9 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Elmhurst Sd 205

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$21,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Elem School is listed in Elmhurst SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Elem School

Jackson Elem School is a public elementary school in Elmhurst, IL, part of Elmhurst Sd 205, serving approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Elem School

What grades does Jackson Elem School serve?

Jackson Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jackson Elem School?

Jackson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Elem School rank in IL?

Jackson Elem School ranks #494 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jackson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Jackson Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Elem School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jackson Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Jackson Elem School a Title I school?

No, Jackson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Elem School?

6.4% of students at Jackson Elem School 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
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 60126)
47,759
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
41.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 60126; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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