Jackson Elementary School

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Jackson Elementary School ranks 308 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,491 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Elementary School consistently performs above the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 55.8% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.4% for Gwinnett County and 48.2% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.6 to 15.7 students per teacher. However, the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with 53.48% to 61.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Gwinnett County district, Jackson Elementary School generally outperforms many of them in academic metrics, such as Milestones Assessment scores and statewide rankings. However, some schools, like Parsons Elementary and Burnette Elementary, have consistently higher academic performance and statewide rankings. The school's consistent academic success, combined with its diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio, make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to academic achievement in elementary education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1970 Sever Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

(770) 682-4200

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northbrook Middle School
High:	Peachtree Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 1,491

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.4%

African American:

28.7%

Asian:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.94. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^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	72.76	299^th	1101	72.8%
2007	75.67	245^th	1125	78.2%
2008	77.80	197^th	1134	82.6%
2009	74.57	255^th	1133	77.5%
2010	76.99	249^th	1183	79.0%
2011	71.59	366^th	1212	69.8%
2012	70.46	377^th	1201	68.6%
2013	72.13	349^th	1225	71.5%
2014	70.45	394^th	1231	68.0%
2015	77.90	233^rd	1240	81.2%
2016	74.57	273^rd	1233	77.9%
2017	71.92	293^rd	1205	75.7%
2018	66.85	357^th	1209	70.5%
2019	65.49	385^th	1234	68.8%
2021	63.42	408^th	1214	66.4%
2022	72.59	313^th	1244	74.8%
2023	71.30	324^th	1242	73.9%
2024	72.94	308^th	1248	75.3%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Excellent program and very involved PTA. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Excellent program and very involved PTA. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Great teachers and Curriculum. 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
1995	1204	106	73	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1996	1204	106	73	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1997	1256	121	85	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1491
1998	1299	144	103	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1583
1999	1275	168	134	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1632
2000	1061	196	151	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	1484
2001	1049	194	167	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	1505
2002	1002	255	247	164	1	n/a	n/a	0	1669
2003	1002	255	247	164	1	n/a	n/a	0	1669
2004	936	266	275	214	0	n/a	n/a	0	1691
2005	888	289	293	259	2	n/a	n/a	78	1809
2006	782	312	297	315	3	n/a	n/a	71	1780
2007	713	349	310	373	0	n/a	n/a	69	1814
2008	652	366	298	424	0	n/a	n/a	70	1810
2009	571	351	323	453	0	n/a	n/a	94	1792
2010	512	375	278	525	5	2	71	0	1768
2011	450	361	276	570	8	1	59	0	1725
2012	392	403	260	528	10	2	57	0	1652
2013	358	407	256	527	8	2	50	0	1608
2014	352	404	276	546	7	2	41	0	1628
2015	368	431	250	571	13	2	38	0	1673
2016	334	481	253	638	2	2	45	0	1755
2017	281	452	226	613	2	4	52	0	1630
2018	243	438	240	588	1	4	67	0	1581
2019	235	410	226	594	2	2	76	0	1545
2020	217	432	243	572	2	3	75	0	1544
2021	196	419	229	559	2	2	74	0	1481
2022	205	406	218	573	1	2	67	0	1472
2023	189	428	239	557	0	2	76	0	1491

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
1995	1411	76.5	18.4	8.1
1996	1411	76.5	18.4	8.1
1997	1491	84.7	17.6	9.3
1998	1583	95.8	16.5	11.1
1999	1632	96.5	16.9	10.7
2000	1484	94.0	15.8	13.7
2001	1505	94.5	15.9	12.5
2002	1669	105.0	15.9	18.5
2003	1669	105.0	15.9	18.5
2004	1691	103.5	16.3	24.7
2005	1809	115.6	15.6	29.4
2006	1780	114.7	15.5	30.8
2007	1814	117.0	15.5	35.2
2008	1810	114.5	15.8	38.4
2009	1792	119.6	15.0	45.4
2010	1768	111.3	15.8	48
2011	1725	103.1	16.7	52
2012	1652	96.3	17.1	54.9
2013	1608	91.0	17.6	56.8
2014	1628	94.4	17.2	60.3
2015	1673	102.0	16.4	58.5
2016	1755	104.0	16.8	63.3
2017	1630	102.4	15.9	65
2018	1581	95.5	16.5	62.6
2019	1545	97.5	15.8	59.8
2020	1544	94.5	16.3	58.9
2021	1481	94.0	15.7	53.5
2022	1472	96.6	15.2	n/a
2023	1491	101.6	14.6	61.9

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
1995	1411	76.5	18.4	8.1
1996	1411	76.5	18.4	8.1
1997	1491	84.7	17.6	9.3
1998	1583	95.8	16.5	11.1
1999	1632	96.5	16.9	10.7
2000	1484	94.0	15.8	13.7
2001	1505	94.5	15.9	12.5
2002	1669	105.0	15.9	18.5
2003	1669	105.0	15.9	18.5
2004	1691	103.5	16.3	24.7
2005	1809	115.6	15.6	29.4
2006	1780	114.7	15.5	30.8
2007	1814	117.0	15.5	35.2
2008	1810	114.5	15.8	38.4
2009	1792	119.6	15.0	45.4
2010	1768	111.3	15.8	48
2011	1725	103.1	16.7	52
2012	1652	96.3	17.1	54.9
2013	1608	91.0	17.6	56.8
2014	1628	94.4	17.2	60.3
2015	1673	102.0	16.4	58.5
2016	1755	104.0	16.8	63.3
2017	1630	102.4	15.9	65
2018	1581	95.5	16.5	62.6
2019	1545	97.5	15.8	59.8
2020	1544	94.5	16.3	58.9
2021	1481	94.0	15.7	53.5
2022	1472	96.6	15.2	n/a
2023	1491	101.6	14.6	61.9

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	$485 (6.6%)	$6,871 (93.4%)	$7,356
2018	$428 (5.5%)	$7,303 (94.5%)	$7,731
2019	$460 (5.5%)	$7,970 (94.5%)	$8,431

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 385^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 324^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	39.8	44.9	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	49.8	44.9	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	52.7	58.6	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.2	51.9	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	47.9	42.2	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	51.4	42.5	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	58.4	59	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	60.5	54.3	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)	48.5	46.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	53.5	48.6	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary School)	49.5	44.4	5.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	45.4	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary School)	53.9	49.5	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)	56.1	50.9	5.2%
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	1545	1491	3.5%
African American	410	428	4.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	226	239	5.8%
Hispanic	594	557	6.2%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	235	189	19.6%
Two or More Races	76	76
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	61.9%	2.1%

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	1970 Sever Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 682-4200	1,491	102	14.6	61.9%	189 (12.7%)	428 (28.7%)	557 (37.4%)	239 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (5.1%)	72.9	308^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.3%		71.3	324^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.9%	16	47.2	41.4	55.8	51.2	57.1	56.1	60.6	$8,431	$461	$7,970
McKendree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Riverside Pkwy	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 377-8933	1,013	76	13.3	67.0%	136 (13.4%)	392 (38.7%)	338 (33.4%)	84 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.2%)	50.2	563^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	54.9%		50.7	542^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	56.4%	21	32.2	34.5	44.6	38.4	40.2	48.0	44.0	$9,527	$558	$8,969
Parsons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1615 Old Peachtree Rd NW	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 957-3050	868	70	12.4	27.1%	131 (15.1%)	185 (21.3%)	109 (12.6%)	394 (45.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	92.1	108^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.9	106^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.5%	2	64.1	60.4	69.7	69.7	74.1	72.7	68.2	$8,058	$95	$7,962
Baggett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2136 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 301-6100	1,020	83	12.2	84.3%	50 (4.9%)	302 (29.6%)	567 (55.6%)	66 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.1%)	29.4	864^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.9	757^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.0%	107	25.3	21.7	31.9	33.3	33.9	30.1	31.1	$9,776	$808	$8,968
Benefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 Old Norcross Rd	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 962-3771	1,243	84	14.7	76.5%	89 (7.2%)	355 (28.6%)	670 (53.9%)	86 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.3%)	40.9	680^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.5%		40.7	676^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.6%	4	27.6	29.8	33.5	39.6	49.8	35.6	34.0	$9,860	$1,026	$8,834
Burnette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3221 McGinnis Ferry Road	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 546-2170	721	52	14.0	34.8%	142 (19.7%)	227 (31.5%)	124 (17.2%)	166 (23.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.0%)	88.1	153^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.7%		86.2	170^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.3%	17	51.9	59.0	77.7	60.5	75.4	64.5	63.6	$10,671	$372	$10,299
Walnut Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Taylor Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 513-6892	751	61	12.3	48.3%	183 (24.4%)	189 (25.2%)	230 (30.6%)	98 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.7%)	80.1	230^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.6%		84.5	183^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	85.3%	47	51.2	54.4	61.6	56.2	60.0	57.2	58.7	$9,839	$412	$9,427
Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Bunten Rd	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 232-3370	963	64	15.0	38.8%	125 (13.0%)	293 (30.4%)	156 (16.2%)	331 (34.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.4%)	76.6	271^st of 1248 public elementary schools	78.3%		84.2	186^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.0%	85	45.8	50.3	62.3	55.5	56.6	53.3	60.7	$10,187	$807	$9,380
Kanoheda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Herrington Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 682-4221	890	73	12.2	82.9%	33 (3.7%)	206 (23.1%)	595 (66.9%)	38 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.0%)	41.5	670^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.3%		39.6	694^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.1%	24	33.1	30.6	35.8	44.8	39.6	30.1	36.6	$12,010	$1,169	$10,841
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Taylor School Dr	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 338-4680	873	62	14.0	54.3%	190 (21.8%)	272 (31.2%)	255 (29.2%)	88 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (7.3%)	70.6	338^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.9%		79.7	230^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.5%	108	43.4	47.3	61.1	52.4	45.9	49.0	58.6	$10,078	$551	$9,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Elementary School ranks 308^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Jackson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Northbrook Middle School
High : Peachtree Ridge High School

What district is Jackson Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,491 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 29% African American, 16% Asian, 13% White, 5% Two or more races.

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