- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shakopee, MN
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273300004391
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300004391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jackson Elementary shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 273300004391 · Shakopee, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 13.1:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Shakopee High School (2,823 students)
Jackson Elementary shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shakopee High
Shakopee High School
2,823 students
- Shakopee West 899
Shakopee West Middle School
899 students
- Shakopee East 828
Shakopee East Middle School
828 students
- This school 683
Jackson Elementary
683 students
- Eagle Creek El 625
Eagle Creek Elementary School
625 students
- Sweeney Elemen 602
Sweeney Elementary
602 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shakopee Public School District reports $13,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweeney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary?
27.6% of students at Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shakopee on the city page.
What other schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.