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#601 of 863 schools in MS
Casey Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 LAKE CIRCLE, Jackson, MS 39211
- Math 52% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Casey Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Casey 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,415
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS School for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| MS School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Spann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| St Richard Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 188 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #13 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Casey Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casey Elementary School
Casey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casey Elementary School
What grades does Casey Elementary School serve?
Casey Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Casey Elementary School?
Casey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casey Elementary School rank in MS?
Casey Elementary School ranks #601 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Casey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Casey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Casey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casey Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Casey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Casey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Casey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Casey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casey Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Casey 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
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (601) 987-3510
- Area population (ZIP 39211)
- 24,185
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39211; 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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