Enrollment
397
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batavia, NY
Jackson School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360399000159
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Batavia, NY.
School address
District: Batavia City School District · New York
NCES ID 360399000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson School
Jackson School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Batavia, New York, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 905 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #635.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Batavia City School District also operates Batavia High School (646 students) and Batavia Middle School (605 students) alongside Jackson School.
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 School compares
Jackson School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$22,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 70.0%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Jackson School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batavia City School District, which includes Jackson School.
$22,946
Per student
-13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 50.9%
Federal 15.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Batavia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson School
How many students attend Jackson School?
Jackson School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batavia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 School?
40.0% of students at Jackson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Batavia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson School?
Jackson School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Batavia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batavia on the city page.
Is Jackson School a good school?
Jackson School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York 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 Batavia City School District?
Besides Jackson School, Batavia City School District also operates Batavia High School (646 students), Batavia Middle School (605 students), and John Kennedy School (499 students). See the Batavia City School District district page for the complete list.
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