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East Jackson Elementary
Elementary School · East Jackson Community Schools · Jackson, MI
An East Jackson Community Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4340 Walz Road, Jackson, MI 49201
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Jackson Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 76 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$71,714
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–2 | 4.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Keicher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–6 | 4.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
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 Jackson Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Jackson Elementary is listed in East Jackson Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Jackson Elementary
East Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of East Jackson Community Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,023 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Jackson Elementary
What grades does East Jackson Elementary serve?
East Jackson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary?
East Jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Jackson Elementary rank in MI?
East Jackson Elementary ranks #3,023 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 East Jackson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Jackson Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Jackson Elementary a charter school?
No, East Jackson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Jackson Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Jackson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Jackson Elementary?
84.9% of students at East 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (517) 764-1810
- Area population (ZIP 49201)
- 49,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 49201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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