Enrollment
193
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pascagoula, MS
Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280348000676
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Pascagoula, Mississippi, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Mississippi schools, with 193 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pascagoula-Gautier School District spends $14,596 per pupil, 22% above the Mississippi average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pascagoula's public schools, it stands alongside Eastlawn Elementary School (337 students): Jackson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.5:1).
Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students) and Gautier High School (900 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 13.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Jackson Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pascagoula-Gautier School District, which includes Jackson Elementary School.
$14,596
Per student
+22%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 31.8%
Federal 21.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pascagoula
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 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 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pascagoula, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary School is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pascagoula, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pascagoula on the city page.
Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Jackson Elementary School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.
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