The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)1%
5%
Black
(12-13)99%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
273 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jackson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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