Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Township Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Jackson Township Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Township Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Township Elementary School?
253 students attend Jackson Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jackson Township Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Township Elementary School?
Jackson Township Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Township Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jackson Township Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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