Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
303 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
I went to Jackson Elementary School and left sixth grade there in 1967. I have such good memories of my school. I just retired as an elementary school teacher. I am moving back to Memphis in the spring and hoping the school will let me volunteer there. I would love to help me to school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jo Ellen
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
