Needs Improvement
#835 of 863 schools in MS
Van Winkle Elementary School
School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1655 WHITING ROAD, Jackson, MS 39209
- Math 17% proficient (2019)
- Reading 22% proficient (2019)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Winkle Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 20% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 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 Van Winkle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clausell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Bates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Wilkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 315 | 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
- #35 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
Van Winkle Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Winkle Elementary School
Van Winkle Elementary School is a public school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Winkle Elementary School
What grades does Van Winkle Elementary School serve?
Van Winkle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Van Winkle Elementary School?
Van Winkle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Winkle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Winkle Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Winkle Elementary School rank in MS?
Van Winkle Elementary School ranks #835 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Van Winkle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Winkle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Van Winkle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Winkle Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Van Winkle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Van Winkle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Winkle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Van Winkle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Winkle Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Van Winkle 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (601) 923-2547
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 39209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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