Jackson Elementary School

Summary:

Jackson Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 471 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and test scores that significantly outpace the district and state averages.

Jackson Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance. The school's students excel in the Milestones Assessment, with 80.6% of 3rd graders, 74.7% of 4th graders, and 79.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 36.2%, 34.5%, and 41.9% for the Atlanta Public Schools district, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.78% to 12.53%, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district, such as Garden Hills Elementary, E. Rivers Elementary, and Bolton Academy Elementary, Jackson Elementary School stands out with its higher test scores, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings. This consistent high performance over the past decade suggests that the school has a strong educational program, effective teaching practices, and a supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1325 Mount Paran Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 802-8800

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,267

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High:	North Atlanta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

25.4%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), African American (25.4%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 11.7. 29 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Elementary School employs 41.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary School is $15,267. 39 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	89.41	30^th	1101	97.3%
2007	87.86	68^th	1125	94.0%
2008	89.64	46^th	1134	95.9%
2009	91.88	14^th	1133	98.8%
2010	89.56	27^th	1183	97.7%
2011	87.49	50^th	1212	95.9%
2012	86.97	46^th	1201	96.2%
2013	86.36	36^th	1225	97.1%
2014	86.36	40^th	1231	96.8%
2015	98.86	11^th	1240	99.1%
2016	98.73	14^th	1233	98.9%
2017	98.39	17^th	1205	98.6%
2018	98.57	11^th	1209	99.1%
2019	97.54	24^th	1234	98.1%
2021	95.64	60^th	1214	95.1%
2022	96.81	47^th	1244	96.2%
2023	96.56	48^th	1242	96.1%
2024	96.21	51^st	1248	95.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	348	348
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	397	397
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	413	413
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459	459
1994	377	108	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1995	402	113	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
1996	402	113	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
1997	429	121	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1998	417	112	16	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1999	429	97	12	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
2000	419	89	6	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2001	436	83	7	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2002	505	74	9	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	649
2003	505	74	9	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	649
2004	517	63	17	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	638
2005	535	51	17	50	1	n/a	n/a	10	664
2006	579	68	20	36	1	n/a	n/a	8	712
2007	623	80	24	51	2	n/a	n/a	17	797
2008	634	97	31	52	2	n/a	n/a	27	843
2009	687	97	50	55	1	n/a	n/a	34	924
2010	633	107	29	53	0	2	27	0	851
2011	671	101	28	54	2	4	25	0	885
2012	720	94	33	69	2	3	28	0	949
2013	700	104	34	54	3	1	26	0	922
2014	688	109	40	53	2	1	25	0	918
2015	631	100	39	35	3	1	25	0	834
2016	620	94	54	30	3	0	28	0	829
2017	543	95	52	47	0	0	37	0	774
2018	503	98	52	51	0	1	37	0	742
2019	457	101	48	54	0	1	39	0	700
2020	453	110	43	51	1	3	42	0	703
2021	327	95	31	50	0	0	37	0	540
2022	266	104	34	51	1	0	37	0	493
2023	241	115	31	47	2	0	35	0	471
2024	258	125	32	42	2	2	32	0	493

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
1989	348	20.0	17.4	n/a
1991	397	21.0	18.9	8.6
1992	413	23.0	17.9	8.5
1993	459	23.0	20.0	9.2
1994	503	25.6	19.6	7
1995	534	30.0	17.8	9.4
1996	534	30.0	17.8	9.4
1997	573	32.6	17.6	7.5
1998	559	33.1	16.9	19.7
1999	557	36.7	15.2	20.5
2000	540	34.7	15.6	23.1
2001	573	41.3	13.9	25.5
2002	649	48.6	13.4	11.6
2003	649	48.6	13.4	11.6
2004	638	49.0	13.0	8.6
2005	664	55.4	12.0	8
2006	712	62.2	11.4	6.8
2007	797	63.2	12.6	8.2
2008	843	70.0	12.0	8.1
2009	924	71.0	13.0	8.3
2010	851	68.0	12.5	8.1
2011	885	59.0	15.0	8.7
2012	949	61.0	15.5	7.7
2013	922	61.0	15.1	7.3
2014	918	61.0	15.0	6.9
2015	834	64.0	13.0	5.9
2016	829	52.0	15.9	5.5
2017	774	55.0	14.0	5.2
2018	742	51.8	14.3	4.6
2019	700	50.0	14.0	6.6
2020	703	52.5	13.3	78.5
2021	540	47.1	11.4	2.8
2022	493	37.5	13.1	n/a
2023	471	41.3	11.4	12.5
2024	493	41.9	11.7	17.8

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
1989	348	20.0	17.4	n/a
1991	397	21.0	18.9	8.6
1992	413	23.0	17.9	8.5
1993	459	23.0	20.0	9.2
1994	503	25.6	19.6	7
1995	534	30.0	17.8	9.4
1996	534	30.0	17.8	9.4
1997	573	32.6	17.6	7.5
1998	559	33.1	16.9	19.7
1999	557	36.7	15.2	20.5
2000	540	34.7	15.6	23.1
2001	573	41.3	13.9	25.5
2002	649	48.6	13.4	11.6
2003	649	48.6	13.4	11.6
2004	638	49.0	13.0	8.6
2005	664	55.4	12.0	8
2006	712	62.2	11.4	6.8
2007	797	63.2	12.6	8.2
2008	843	70.0	12.0	8.1
2009	924	71.0	13.0	8.3
2010	851	68.0	12.5	8.1
2011	885	59.0	15.0	8.7
2012	949	61.0	15.5	7.7
2013	922	61.0	15.1	7.3
2014	918	61.0	15.0	6.9
2015	834	64.0	13.0	5.9
2016	829	52.0	15.9	5.5
2017	774	55.0	14.0	5.2
2018	742	51.8	14.3	4.6
2019	700	50.0	14.0	6.6
2020	703	52.5	13.3	78.5
2021	540	47.1	11.4	2.8
2022	493	37.5	13.1	n/a
2023	471	41.3	11.4	12.5
2024	493	41.9	11.7	17.8

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$490 (3.5%)	$13,706 (96.5%)	$14,196
2018	$473 (3.3%)	$13,873 (96.7%)	$14,346
2019	$588 (3.9%)	$14,679 (96.1%)	$15,267

Data source: Georgia 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 24^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	76.5	82.8	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	36.9	34.5	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	84	87.5	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	45.1	36.7	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	83.9	67.7	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.7	33.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	83.9	71.7	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	42.3	35.9	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	81.7	84.3	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.7	35.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	79.8	81.4	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary School)	77.1	68.6	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	37.7	29.7	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	700	471	32.7%
African American	101	115	13.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	48	31	35.4%
Hispanic	54	47	13%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	457	241	47.3%
Two or More Races	39	35	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.6%	12.5%	6%

Schools Near Jackson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Mount Paran Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8800	493	42	11.7	17.8%	258 (52.3%)	125 (25.4%)	42 (8.5%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.5%)	96.2	51^st of 1248 public elementary schools	95.9%		96.6	48^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.1%	3	80.6	74.7	79.8	77.6	78.7	76.4	69.7	$15,267	$588	$14,679
Heards Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6151 Powers Ferry Rd	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6190	686	49	13.9	9.6%	489 (71.3%)	60 (8.7%)	54 (7.9%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.7%)	98.9	9^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.3%		99.2	7^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.4%	2	84.0	82.4	87.5	88.3	93.1	84.4	82.3	$11,176	$286	$10,890
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Old Ivy Rd NE	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3850	875	69	12.7	35.8%	266 (30.4%)	288 (32.9%)	188 (21.5%)	64 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.8%)	67.5	375^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.0%		73.6	294^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.3%	81	48.6	53.6	64.2	47.9	47.5	43.1	41.3	$12,921	$437	$12,484
Morris Brandon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2741 Howell Mill Rd NW	Atlanta	30327	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7250	895	63	14.1	18.9%	523 (58.4%)	214 (23.9%)	84 (9.4%)	28 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.0%)	94.3	78^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%		93.7	89^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.8%	11	73.8	75.4	76.0	74.3	79.5	67.2	63.2	$13,198	$635	$12,563
High Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Greenland Rd	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-7716	668	50	13.4	57.3%	175 (26.2%)	230 (34.4%)	183 (27.4%)	38 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.3%)	54.3	513^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.9%		64.4	404^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.5%	109	45.2	48.2	43.0	42.3	52.6	29.0	34.0	$11,418	$336	$11,081
Argyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Spring Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6800	309	37	8.3	93.2%	13 (4.2%)	123 (39.8%)	157 (50.8%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	22	982^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	21.3%		23.5	945^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.9%	37	27.8	15.5	33.3	30.8	29.3	19.0	14.3	$16,729	$842	$15,887
Teasley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3640 Spring Hill Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 437-5945	973	67	14.5	39.1%	205 (21.1%)	396 (40.7%)	79 (8.1%)	193 (19.8%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	73.4	298^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.1%		69.9	334^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.1%	36	49.1	52.0	64.6	52.5	56.1	50.7	44.5	$9,475	$193	$9,282
Lake Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5920 Sandy Springs Cir	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8740	574	55	10.4	100.0%	22 (3.8%)	85 (14.8%)	454 (79.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	25.1	926^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.8%		20.2	1005^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.1%	79	23.4	21.5	28.4	42.9	31.6	18.9	22.1	$12,991	$886	$12,105
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Sheridan Dr NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7800	470	41	11.4	66.0%	85 (18.1%)	195 (41.5%)	167 (35.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	54	519^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.4%		58.3	466^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.5%	53	35.8	41.3	59.2	28.4	53.3	39.4	36.6	$15,332	$734	$14,598
E. Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-7050	706	51	13.7	40.1%	249 (35.3%)	237 (33.6%)	146 (20.7%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.7%)	67.7	371^st of 1248 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.2	368^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.4%	3	59.5	49.2	57.1	63.1	49.2	44.6	28.6	$13,961	$492	$13,469

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 52% White, 25% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Jackson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 51^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

What district is Jackson Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Jackson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Willis A. Sutton Middle School
High : North Atlanta High School

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