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#2692 of 3,192 schools in MI

Northeast Elementary School

Elementary School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI

A Jackson Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1024 FLEMING AVE, Jackson, MI 49202

  • Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 19% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-29.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$16,875
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Northeast Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northeast 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$41,916

Median home value

$104,100

Median rent

$915/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Youth Home Jackson ISDEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–120.2 mi20Compare →
St John the Evangelist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–60.9 mi176Compare →
Da Vinci Schools K5Charter · enrollment unverified3.2PK–51.5 mi113Compare →
Dibble Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–5Not available276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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

Jackson Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$16,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northeast Elementary School is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeast Elementary School

Northeast Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,692 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast Elementary School

What grades does Northeast Elementary School serve?

Northeast Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?

Northeast Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School 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 Northeast Elementary School rank in MI?

Northeast Elementary School ranks #2,692 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Northeast Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Northeast Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Northeast Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Northeast Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

93.8% of students at Northeast 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
Area population (ZIP 49202)
18,763
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
36.3
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 49202; 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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