- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, WI
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550429002529
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429002529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Jackson Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550429002529 · Elkhorn, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.6:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
Jackson Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- Elkhorn Area M
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- This school
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- Tibbets Elemen
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
406 students
- Elkhorn Option 335
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
335 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbets Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tibbets Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Standard public school
335 students
Career and College Academy
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, WI. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary?
34.5% of students at Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Elementary rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), and Tibbets Elementary (431 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.