Excellent
#114 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 5% in state
Jackson Elementary
Elementary School · West Bend School District · Jackson, WI
A West Bend School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W204N16850 Jackson Dr, Jackson, WI 53037
- Math 75% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jackson Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low103/100K
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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
$95,602
Median home value
$312,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Davids Star Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Rockfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Bend School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Elementary is listed in West Bend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, WI, part of West Bend School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Elementary
What grades does Jackson Elementary serve?
Jackson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 13.6:1. 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 WI?
Jackson Elementary ranks #114 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Jackson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Jackson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
24.7% 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (262) 335-5474
- Area population (ZIP 53037)
- 10,024
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53037; 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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