Very Good
#339 of 967 schools in NE
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Jackson Elementary
Elementary School · Ponca Public Schools · Jackson, NE
A Ponca Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
223 N JOHN ST PO BOX 67, Jackson, NE 68743
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NE statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,467
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 in PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ponca Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Elementary is listed in PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, NE, part of Ponca Public Schools, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 967 schools in NE. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Elementary
What grades does Jackson Elementary serve?
Jackson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary 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 Jackson Elementary rank in NE?
Jackson Elementary ranks #339 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jackson Elementary a charter school?
No, Jackson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jackson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Elementary?
23.3% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (402) 632-4276
- Area population (ZIP 68743)
- 796
- Area median age
- 33
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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