Jackson Elementary School

Summary:

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, serving 471 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.02%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 60.62% to 97.51% Hispanic. The school also has very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 80.51% to 85.16% over the past 3 years, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Jackson Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 17.2, which is higher than some nearby schools. Despite these demographic factors, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, ranking between 579 and 757 out of 921-943 schools over the past 6 years.

Academically, Jackson Elementary's performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.1% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1% and the district average of 28.1%. In math, only 24.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34.2% and the district average of 19%. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, the school's rankings are even more concerning, with the school ranking 162 out of 242 Colorado elementary schools for Hispanic students and 174 out of 365 schools for low-socioeconomic status students. Compared to the nearby Salida del Sol Academy and Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Jackson Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and lower statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2002 25th Street
       Greeley, CO  80631-8141


(970) 348-1500

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
727th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,239 Help


Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brentwood Middle School
High:    Greeley Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.4%
White:
17.8%
Asian:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson Elementary School ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jackson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.4%), White (17.8%), Asian (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 19 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary School is $13,239. 16 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Elementary School 727th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Jackson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.15 726th 808 10.1%
2005 12.70 730th 823 11.3%
2006 15.50 715th 829 13.8%
2007 10.78 771st 852 9.5%
2008 10.82 770th 849 9.3%
2009 7.80 814th 872 6.7%
2010 11.52 828th 925 10.5%
2011 10.57 843rd 935 9.8%
2012 12.30 826th 935 11.7%
2013 13.49 838th 954 12.2%
2014 16.72 816th 962 15.2%
2015 18.00 780th 938 16.8%
2016 18.95 743rd 914 18.7%
2017 30.91 619th 929 33.4%
2018 28.96 630th 917 31.3%
2019 20.99 767th 965 20.5%
2021 15.12 638th 710 10.1%
2022 34.05 579th 921 37.1%
2023 18.80 757th 933 18.9%
2024 21.34 727th 943 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.15 174th 365 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 524th 690 24.1%
2019 19.08 625th 758 17.5%
2022 20.88 480th 595 19.3%
2023 13.16 574th 642 10.6%
2024 12.48 621st 684 9.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.43 532nd 693 23.2%
2019 15.05 674th 764 11.8%
2022 30.98 400th 594 32.7%
2023 16.31 557th 649 14.2%
2024 17.93 556th 683 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.43 92nd 172 46.5%
2019 29.93 198th 270 26.7%
2022 47.21 69th 153 54.9%
2023 21.37 171st 197 13.2%
2024 33.38 162nd 242 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.12 441st 539 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Open Quote If I could give 0 stars, I would.
Jackson Elementary in Greeley is just a horrible school. The ratings seem pretty accurate here. The teachers focus on being your child's best friend and teaching diversity over teaching them basic skills such as writing, math or any other subject.
Teachers do not even have the ability to pull a child's file from the system as they do not listen to the parent and have been know to hand out your child's information to other people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jackson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 5 8 127 6 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 310 1 3 85 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 350 0 2 91 5 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 347 2 4 105 6 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 323 3 4 92 11 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 333 3 2 82 9 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 329 3 1 72 8 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 336 4 6 108 10 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 336 4 6 108 10 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 345 5 4 153 4 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 324 7 9 149 6 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 334 2 14 134 9 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 277 2 12 157 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 249 4 6 152 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 237 5 8 245 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 237 5 8 245 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 183 7 4 219 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 167 3 3 226 5 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 165 7 3 204 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 166 9 3 175 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 167 5 2 207 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2009 171 3 3 229 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 139 7 7 318 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2011 135 6 6 410 1 2 6 0 566
2012 105 12 4 330 0 0 6 0 457
2013 110 11 9 285 0 1 5 0 421
2014 109 15 31 303 0 1 3 0 462
2015 90 11 35 336 3 1 5 0 481
2016 87 14 35 317 5 1 5 0 464
2017 88 18 31 313 4 1 3 0 458
2018 75 26 23 284 1 1 6 0 416
2019 83 23 27 275 5 0 4 0 417
2020 86 30 25 277 1 0 2 0 421
2021 93 41 32 236 2 0 7 0 411
2022 95 33 32 221 1 1 7 0 390
2023 90 43 51 278 1 3 5 0 471
2024 82 34 76 255 2 2 9 0 460

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 33.7 18.2 n/a
1989 402 25.1 16.0 22.4
1990 448 24.6 18.2 19.4
1991 464 27.2 17.0 26.5
1992 433 24.0 18.0 29.3
1993 429 25.5 16.8 26.1
1994 413 23.5 17.6 27.8
1995 464 26.0 17.8 35.8
1996 464 26.0 17.8 35.8
1997 511 28.0 18.3 34.2
1998 495 26.4 18.8 36
1999 493 30.1 16.4 27.8
2000 453 28.6 15.8 51.2
2001 412 30.7 13.4 52.9
2002 497 33.3 14.9 52.3
2003 497 33.3 14.9 52.3
2004 416 31.1 13.4 54.8
2005 404 28.8 14.0 56.7
2006 380 26.1 14.6 55.3
2007 354 22.5 15.7 62.7
2008 383 23.2 16.5 58.7
2009 407 23.7 17.2 61.4
2010 474 29.8 15.8 79.3
2011 566 31.4 17.9 83.9
2012 457 31.9 14.3 84.9
2013 421 27.7 15.1 81.9
2014 462 24.1 19.1 82.7
2015 481 28.0 17.1 86.3
2016 464 30.0 15.4 88.6
2017 458 29.9 15.2 88
2018 416 28.0 14.8 86.3
2019 417 26.0 15.9 80.3
2020 421 25.8 16.2 78.1
2021 411 24.7 16.6 85.2
2022 390 27.1 14.3 80.5
2023 471 27.2 17.2 83.4
2024 460 30.2 15.2 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 33.7 18.2 n/a
1989 402 25.1 16.0 22.4
1990 448 24.6 18.2 19.4
1991 464 27.2 17.0 26.5
1992 433 24.0 18.0 29.3
1993 429 25.5 16.8 26.1
1994 413 23.5 17.6 27.8
1995 464 26.0 17.8 35.8
1996 464 26.0 17.8 35.8
1997 511 28.0 18.3 34.2
1998 495 26.4 18.8 36
1999 493 30.1 16.4 27.8
2000 453 28.6 15.8 51.2
2001 412 30.7 13.4 52.9
2002 497 33.3 14.9 52.3
2003 497 33.3 14.9 52.3
2004 416 31.1 13.4 54.8
2005 404 28.8 14.0 56.7
2006 380 26.1 14.6 55.3
2007 354 22.5 15.7 62.7
2008 383 23.2 16.5 58.7
2009 407 23.7 17.2 61.4
2010 474 29.8 15.8 79.3
2011 566 31.4 17.9 83.9
2012 457 31.9 14.3 84.9
2013 421 27.7 15.1 81.9
2014 462 24.1 19.1 82.7
2015 481 28.0 17.1 86.3
2016 464 30.0 15.4 88.6
2017 458 29.9 15.2 88
2018 416 28.0 14.8 86.3
2019 417 26.0 15.9 80.3
2020 421 25.8 16.2 78.1
2021 411 24.7 16.6 85.2
2022 390 27.1 14.3 80.5
2023 471 27.2 17.2 83.4
2024 460 30.2 15.2 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,541
2020 $11,073
2021 $12,781
2022 $13,109
2023 $13,239

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 767th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 757th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)25.920
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.325.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)22.924
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)31.525.8
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)30.632.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)36.127.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)25.833.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.718.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary School)15.89
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (GreeleySchool District No. 6)22.819.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)4017.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.932.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)14.515.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.823
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)32.122.7
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)34.730.4
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Jackson Elementary School)20.823.8
 3%
   All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)21.719.4
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417471
 12.9%
African American2343
 87%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian2751
 88.9%
Hispanic275278
 1.1%
Pacific Islander03
White8390
 8.4%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%83.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brentwood Middle School
High : Greeley Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 18% White, 17% Asian, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Colorado elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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