- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Academic Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258002665
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Academic Steam Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 301
- students enrolled
Jackson Academic Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Jackson Academic Steam Academy shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 470258002665 · Jackson, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Jackson Academic Steam Academy shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson Academic Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school 301
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
301 students
What this shows Jackson Academic Steam Academy reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Academic Steam Academy compares
Jackson Academic Steam Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 8% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Jackson Academic Steam Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Academic Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Academic Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Academic Steam Academy
How many students attend Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academic Steam Academy is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Academic Steam Academy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Academic Steam Academy?
Jackson Academic Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Academic Steam Academy rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Academic Steam Academy ranks #3 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Jackson Academic Steam Academy, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.