Below Average
#724 of 863 schools in MS
Clausell Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3330 HARLEY STREET, Jackson, MS 39209
- Math 30% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clausell Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below 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 22 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Clausell 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,103
Median home value
$74,600
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Pecan Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Wilkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Isable Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 220 | 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.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Clausell Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clausell Elementary School
Clausell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #724 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clausell Elementary School
What grades does Clausell Elementary School serve?
Clausell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clausell Elementary School?
Clausell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clausell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clausell Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clausell Elementary School rank in MS?
Clausell Elementary School ranks #724 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Clausell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clausell 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 Clausell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clausell Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clausell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clausell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clausell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clausell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clausell Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Clausell 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (601) 960-5319
- Area population (ZIP 39209)
- 26,514
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 39209; 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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