- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MS
North Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280219001054
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jackson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #17 of 24
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Jackson Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson Elementary School ranks #17 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
North Jackson Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 280219001054 · Jackson, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
North Jackson Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Jackson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school 346
North Jackson Elementary School
346 students
What this shows North Jackson Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jackson Elementary School compares
North Jackson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, North Jackson Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend North Jackson Elementary School?
North Jackson Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Jackson Elementary School?
100.0% of students at North Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Jackson Elementary School is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jackson Elementary School?
North Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Jackson Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson Elementary School ranks #17 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides North Jackson Elementary School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.