Very Good
#122 of 864 schools in NM
Top 14% in state
S. Y. Jackson Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4720 CAIRO DR NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S. Y. Jackson Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where S. Y. 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$84,511
Median home value
$349,200
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,608 | Compare → |
| John Baker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Georgia O'keeffe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Sandia Montessori School of AlbuquerquePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 22 | 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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #22 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
S. Y. Jackson Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S. Y. Jackson Elementary
S. Y. Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S. Y. Jackson Elementary
What grades does S. Y. Jackson Elementary serve?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Y. Jackson Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S. Y. Jackson Elementary rank in NM?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary ranks #122 of 864 schools in NM.
What is S. Y. Jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S. Y. Jackson Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is S. Y. Jackson Elementary a charter school?
No, S. Y. Jackson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S. Y. Jackson Elementary a Title I school?
No, S. Y. Jackson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
42.9% of students at S. Y. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (505) 296-9536
- Area population (ZIP 87111)
- 57,219
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 · 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 87111; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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