Enrollment
336
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manitowoc, WI
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550861000974
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% 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 elementary school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 336 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Manitowoc's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary (356 students): Jackson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 9.4:1).
Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students) and Washington Middle (566 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 6.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitowoc School District, which includes Jackson Elementary.
$14,717
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Manitowoc
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 11:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
202 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manitowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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?
41.1% 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 65.8% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
Is Jackson Elementary a good school?
Jackson Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Manitowoc School District?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.
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