- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, WY
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560583000313
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY.
School address
District: Teton County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560583000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jackson Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 560583000313 · Jackson, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 9.7:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Hole High School (861 students)
Jackson Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Hole H
Jackson Hole High School
861 students
- Jackson Hole M
Jackson Hole Middle School
664 students
- Munger Mountai
Munger Mountain Elementary School
355 students
- This school 319
Jackson Elementary
319 students
- Colter Element 318
Colter Elementary
318 students
- Wilson Element 192
Wilson Elementary
192 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 68% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$24,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Teton County School District #1 reports $24,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Hole Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colter Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, WY. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 38% 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?
8.8% of students at Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Teton County School District #1?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Teton County School District #1 also operates Jackson Hole High School (861 students), Jackson Hole Middle School (664 students), and Munger Mountain Elementary School (355 students). See the Teton County School District #1 district page for the complete list.