- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Jackson School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360399000159 · Batavia, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Batavia High School (646 students)
Jackson School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jackson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batavia High S
Batavia High School
646 students
- Batavia Middle
Batavia Middle School
605 students
- John Kennedy S
John Kennedy School
499 students
- This school
Jackson School
397 students
What this shows Jackson School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson School compares
Jackson School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Batavia City School District reports $25,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.