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#604 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 47% in state

Jackson Elementary School

Elementary School · East Feliciana Parish · Jackson, LA

An East Feliciana Parish elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3505 Highway 10, Jackson, LA 70748

  • Math 12% vs LA 35% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency11.5% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.8% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,652
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Jackson Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
35%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,500

Median home value

$228,000

Median rent

$728/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70748; 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

2 in East Feliciana Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–6Not available192Compare →
Slaughter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–6Not available489Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Feliciana Parish

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$16,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Elementary School is listed in East Feliciana Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Elementary School

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, LA, part of East Feliciana Parish, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Elementary School

What grades does Jackson Elementary School serve?

Jackson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

Jackson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Elementary School rank in LA?

Jackson Elementary School ranks #604 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Jackson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jackson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jackson Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

66.5% of students at Jackson Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
East Feliciana Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 70748)
7,016
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
44.2
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70748; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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