How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson Public Schools | Northwest Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, Michigan | Jackson, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 4,486 | 3,560 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson Public Schools | Northwest Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,875 | $12,624 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 49.8% | 65.0% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 19.7% |
Jackson Public Schools
Federal State Local
Northwest Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jackson Public Schools | Northwest Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 76.0% |
| African American | 34.2% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 19.0% | 11.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.7% | 41.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson Public Schools | Northwest Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 285.4:1 | 522:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 28.8% |
School Types
Jackson Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Northwest Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.