- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Jackson Elementary shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 550861000974 · Manitowoc, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Jackson Elementary shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.1 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
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- This school 336
Jackson Elementary
336 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~336 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.