- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, LA
Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220060000464
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jackson, LA.
School address
District: East Feliciana Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220060000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jackson Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220060000464 · Jackson, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Slaughter Elementary School (482 students)
Jackson Elementary School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jackson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slaughter Elem
Slaughter Elementary School
482 students
- Slaughter Comm
Slaughter Community Charter School
364 students
- This school
Jackson Elementary School
244 students
- East Feliciana
East Feliciana High School
231 students
- Clinton Elemen 189
Clinton Elementary School
189 students
- East Feliciana 137
East Feliciana Middle School
137 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary School compares
Jackson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 25% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
White 10.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Jackson Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Feliciana Parish reports $16,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slaughter Community Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Feliciana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Feliciana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% 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 School?
78.1% of students at Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary School is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jackson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Feliciana Parish?
Besides Jackson Elementary School, East Feliciana Parish also operates Slaughter Elementary School (482 students), Slaughter Community Charter School (364 students), and East Feliciana High School (231 students). See the East Feliciana Parish district page for the complete list.