Enrollment
485
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 461 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Elkhorn's public schools, it stands alongside Tibbets Elementary (431 students): Jackson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students) and Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students) alongside Jackson Elementary.
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 compares
Jackson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes Jackson Elementary.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Jackson Elementary a good school?
Jackson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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