Jackson Township Elementary School

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Jackson Township Elementary School ranks 233 rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Township Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 253 students in grades K-5 in Brazil, Indiana, which is part of the Clay Community Schools district.

Jackson Township Elementary School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with particularly strong academic achievement in math. The school's ILEARN test scores generally outperform the state and district averages, and it has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to other schools in the Clay Community Schools district. However, the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools district, Rosedale Elementary School, Clay City Elementary School, and Lost Creek Elementary School, Jackson Township Elementary School generally outperforms its peers on ILEARN test scores, particularly in math. The school's spending per student is also in line with the district average, suggesting a well-resourced learning environment.

Detail:

Public K-5

1860 E Cr 600 N
Brazil, IN 47834

(812) 986-2177

District: Clay Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,389

Students who attend Jackson Township Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Clay Middle School
High:	Clay City Junior-Senior High School
	Northview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Township Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.4. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (5.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clay Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Township Elementary School is 16.2. 3 elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Township Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Township Elementary School is $9,389. 4 elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clay Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Community Schools 79^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Township Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	74.25	192^nd	959	80.0%
2006	71.57	233^rd	961	75.8%
2007	75.06	192^nd	985	80.5%
2008	60.32	432^nd	996	56.6%
2009	78.96	152^nd	1003	84.8%
2010	75.70	203^rd	1009	79.9%
2011	76.62	194^th	1025	81.1%
2012	82.00	115^th	1015	88.7%
2013	87.75	35^th	1035	96.6%
2014	89.90	11^th	1036	98.9%
2015	93.15	13^th	1040	98.8%
2016	91.94	21^st	1046	98.0%
2017	89.18	54^th	1033	94.8%
2018	92.56	22^nd	1027	97.9%
2019	86.66	96^th	1031	90.7%
2021	86.12	113^th	1016	88.9%
2022	88.53	86^th	1020	91.6%
2023	84.23	139^th	1016	86.3%
2024	75.40	233^rd	1010	76.9%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Township Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	358	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1989	371	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1990	371	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1991	368	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1992	378	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1993	365	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1994	355	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1995	381	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	385
1996	381	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	385
1997	356	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	368
1998	370	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1999	306	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2000	319	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2001	326	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	306	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	312
2003	306	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	312
2004	318	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	337	2	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	344
2006	343	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	346
2007	339	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	4	346
2008	355	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	7	364
2009	323	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	329
2010	306	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	312
2011	293	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	299
2012	287	1	1	1	0	0	4	0	294
2013	299	0	3	0	0	0	4	0	306
2014	285	0	4	0	0	0	6	0	295
2015	287	1	4	1	0	0	6	0	299
2016	269	1	3	1	0	0	7	0	281
2017	282	0	3	2	0	0	8	0	295
2018	268	0	4	2	0	1	8	0	283
2019	254	0	4	0	0	1	5	0	264
2020	266	0	2	1	0	1	6	0	276
2021	380	0	1	12	1	1	12	0	407
2022	264	0	1	3	1	1	6	0	276
2023	234	0	0	3	1	1	14	0	253

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 Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	17.6	20.3	12
1989	373	17.6	21.1	2.7
1990	371	18.1	20.4	9.4
1991	368	18.2	20.2	10.6
1992	379	17.4	21.7	10.6
1993	367	17.7	20.7	12.8
1994	357	17.8	20.1	13.7
1995	385	18.0	21.4	17.5
1996	385	18.0	21.4	17.5
1997	368	18.1	20.3	15.4
1998	371	17.9	20.7	15.6
1999	309	15.3	20.2	21.7
2000	320	15.3	20.9	24.7
2001	327	16.8	19.5	26.6
2002	312	17.6	17.7	24.7
2003	312	17.6	17.7	24.7
2004	324	18.0	18.0	27.2
2005	344	18.0	19.1	27.9
2006	346	17.0	20.4	29.5
2007	346	n/a	n/a	29.5
2008	364	17.5	20.8	38.9
2009	329	17.5	18.8	41.7
2010	312	15.5	20.0	46.3
2011	299	14.0	21.3	41.5
2012	294	14.8	19.8	41.5
2013	306	15.8	19.3	39.5
2014	295	15.7	18.7	43.4
2015	299	15.0	19.9	45.2
2016	281	16.0	17.5	41.6
2017	295	15.9	18.5	35.6
2018	283	15.9	17.7	41.3
2019	264	16.0	16.5	36.7
2020	276	16.0	17.2	35.9
2021	407	27.9	14.5	47.9
2022	276	17.1	16.1	38.4
2023	253	15.5	16.2	43.1

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 Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	17.6	20.3	12
1989	373	17.6	21.1	2.7
1990	371	18.1	20.4	9.4
1991	368	18.2	20.2	10.6
1992	379	17.4	21.7	10.6
1993	367	17.7	20.7	12.8
1994	357	17.8	20.1	13.7
1995	385	18.0	21.4	17.5
1996	385	18.0	21.4	17.5
1997	368	18.1	20.3	15.4
1998	371	17.9	20.7	15.6
1999	309	15.3	20.2	21.7
2000	320	15.3	20.9	24.7
2001	327	16.8	19.5	26.6
2002	312	17.6	17.7	24.7
2003	312	17.6	17.7	24.7
2004	324	18.0	18.0	27.2
2005	344	18.0	19.1	27.9
2006	346	17.0	20.4	29.5
2007	346	n/a	n/a	29.5
2008	364	17.5	20.8	38.9
2009	329	17.5	18.8	41.7
2010	312	15.5	20.0	46.3
2011	299	14.0	21.3	41.5
2012	294	14.8	19.8	41.5
2013	306	15.8	19.3	39.5
2014	295	15.7	18.7	43.4
2015	299	15.0	19.9	45.2
2016	281	16.0	17.5	41.6
2017	295	15.9	18.5	35.6
2018	283	15.9	17.7	41.3
2019	264	16.0	16.5	36.7
2020	276	16.0	17.2	35.9
2021	407	27.9	14.5	47.9
2022	276	17.1	16.1	38.4
2023	253	15.5	16.2	43.1

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 Township Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$495 (6.1%)	$7,654 (93.9%)	$8,149
2020	$146 (2.0%)	$7,318 (98.0%)	$7,464
2021	$570 (8.5%)	$6,104 (91.4%)	$6,675
2022	$681 (7.3%)	$8,708 (92.7%)	$9,389

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Township Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 139^th of 1016 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township Elementary School)	48.5	46.9	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	49.3	49.3	0%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Jackson Township Elementary School)	93.9	67.4	26.6%
3rd Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	71.1	66.6	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township Elementary School)	60	53.3	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	48	51.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Jackson Township Elementary School)	84.4	64.4	20%
4th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	67.5	65.9	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Township Elementary School)	71.1	60	11.1%
4th Grade Science (Clay Community Schools)	52.3	50.5	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township Elementary School)	64.4	61.1	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	53.7	51.6	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Jackson Township Elementary School)	64.4	72.2	7.8%
5th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	57.7	60.5	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Township Elementary School)	75.6	61.1	14.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Clay Community Schools)	59.1	54.6	4.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	253	4.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	254	234	7.9%
Two or More Races	5	14	180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	43.1%	6.3%

Schools Near Jackson Township Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	1860 E Cr 600 N	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 986-2177	253	16	16.2	43.1%	234 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.5%)	75.4	233^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	76.9%		84.2	139^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.3%	94	29.6	54.9	55.8		47.1	61.4	70.6	58.1		63.8	48.8	$9,389	$681	$8,708
Forest Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 S Alabama St	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 443-7621	250	24	10.4	74.4%	229 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	25.3	767^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.1%		31.5	713^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.8%	54	21.9	15.6	26.5		21.4	40.6	34.4	26.5		33.7	20.6	$11,302	$2,080	$9,222
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	936 E National	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 448-8755	207	14	14.6	74.4%	196 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	84.1	137^th of 1010 public elementary schools	86.4%		74.7	233^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	77.1%	96	53.1	54.2	68.8		59.1	75.0	54.2	68.8		67.1	46.9	$11,519	$1,979	$9,540
Meridian Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 N Meridian	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 448-8560	289	16	18.5	64.4%	275 (95.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	75.4	232^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	77.0%		73.4	257^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.7%	25	44.2	48.8	58.3		50.0	53.5	63.4	61.1		59.2	50.0	$9,637	$1,699	$7,938
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	2075 E Cr 1200 N	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 448-1362	246	18	13.6	65.4%	233 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	76	223^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	77.9%		71.7	281^st of 1016 public elementary schools	72.3%	58	55.3	34.0	58.3		47.9	68.4	57.5	54.3		60.0	71.4	$11,202	$1,669	$9,533
Staunton Elementary School	Public	K-5	6990 N Cr 425 W	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 448-8270	366	17	20.9	48.4%	337 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	91.3	61^st of 1010 public elementary schools	94.0%		90.2	67^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.4%	6	57.4	58.3	83.6		66.9	61.1	78.3	86.9		76.0	75.4	$7,924	$880	$7,044
Lost Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6701 Wabash Ave	Terre Haute	47803	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4456	735	47	15.5	47.5%	665 (90.5%)	11 (1.5%)	20 (2.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	76.9	213^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.9%		80.3	182^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	82.1%	31	48.2	56.7	47.5		51.2	61.6	63.8	55.5		60.6	44.6	$9,644	$494	$9,150
Patricksburg Elementary School	Public	K-6	Hwy 246	Patricksburg	47455	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 859-4525	129	14	9.4	76.7%	121 (93.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	39.8	632^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	37.4%		65.6	352^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	65.4%	280	25.0	41.2	11.1	37.5	28.2	60.0	52.9	16.7	37.5	42.3	11.1	$13,259	$2,843	$10,416
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 S Canal Rd.	Riley	47871	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4449	390	25	15.6	34.9%	346 (88.7%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.8%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	65.6	348^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.5%		68.7	317^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.8%	31	41.7	52.6	45.1		46.8	50.0	59.7	39.2		50.0	43.1	$11,184	$670	$10,515
Clay City Elementary School	Public	K-6	681 N Lankford St	Clay City	47841	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 939-3120	377	20	18.5	51.2%	352 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	85.2	124^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.7%		88.6	77^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.4%	47	65.0	60.4	37.2	64.4	58.1	78.3	72.9	54.8	64.4	68.4	42.9	$8,329	$831	$7,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Township Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jackson Township Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : North Clay Middle School
High : Clay City Junior-Senior High School
High : Northview High School

How many students attend Jackson Township Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Jackson Township Elementary School.

What district is Jackson Township Elementary School in?

Clay Community Schools

Is Jackson Township Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Township Elementary School ranks 233^rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Township Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Township Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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