How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cascades Elementary School | JPS Montessori Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, MI | Jackson, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 398 | 146 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.2% | 73.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cascades Elementary School | JPS Montessori Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,875 | $16,875 |
| District | Jackson Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cascades Elementary School | JPS Montessori Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 40.4% |
| African American | 41.2% | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 19.6% | 28.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cascades Elementary School | JPS Montessori Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 345:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.2% | 41.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.