Enrollment
244
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Louisiana, enrolling 244 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Jackson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Louisiana schools and 27% under the state's 16.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Feliciana Parish also operates Slaughter Elementary School (482 students) and Slaughter Community Charter School (364 students) alongside Jackson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Elementary School compares
Jackson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Feliciana Parish, which includes Jackson Elementary School.
$14,286
Per student
-13%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 36.9%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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