Enrollment
321
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410804000431
Jackson Elementary School — Medford, OR
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jackson Elementary School reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Oregon average and 43% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $15,574 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.6% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Oregon — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 321 Top 46% in Oregon — larger than 54% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.9% +28% vs state
NCES ID 410804000431
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 34.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.5%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes Jackson Elementary School.
$15,574
Per student
-30%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Medford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
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Griffin Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Lone Pine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary School?
73.9% of students at Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Medford, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.