Jackson Heights Elementary School

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Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks 205 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Holton, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 228 students. The school is part of the North Jackson school district, which is ranked 159 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Heights Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking between 63 and 205 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is significantly higher than the state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in Science, where 72% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 32.28%. The school also maintains a strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Despite having a lower per-student spending of $9,361 in 2018-2019 compared to nearby schools like Valley Falls Elementary ($12,081), Royal Valley Elementary ($10,974), and Atchison County Community Elementary School ($13,720), Jackson Heights Elementary School has maintained a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 11.8 over the past three years, which is comparable to or better than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school is effectively utilizing its resources and implementing strategies that maximize student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436

(785) 364-2244

District: North Jackson

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,361

Students who attend Jackson Heights Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

American Indian:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), American Indian (2.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Heights Elementary School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Heights Elementary School is $9,361.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights Elementary School 205^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jackson Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

North Jackson:

SchoolDigger ranks North Jackson 159^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	71.01	167^th	630	73.5%
2011	65.15	246^th	631	61.0%
2012	73.86	117^th	660	82.3%
2013	78.94	76^th	668	88.6%
2015	82.43	78^th	678	88.5%
2016	71.76	160^th	656	75.6%
2017	85.96	63^rd	659	90.4%
2018	83.57	79^th	656	88.0%
2019	79.34	95^th	667	85.8%
2021	73.22	146^th	670	78.2%
2022	81.34	87^th	668	87.0%
2023	79.40	107^th	660	83.8%
2024	64.06	205^th	653	68.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	82.00	33^rd	512	93.6%
2019	81.55	29^th	509	94.3%
2021	83.74	21^st	494	95.7%
2022	68.43	102^nd	512	80.1%
2023	78.43	49^th	541	90.9%
2024	61.52	185^th	546	66.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.53	186^th	574	67.6%
2019	75.06	115^th	591	80.5%
2021	84.36	62^nd	591	89.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	87.48	45^th	575	92.2%
2019	79.63	87^th	586	85.2%
2021	76.67	104^th	605	82.8%

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Rank History for White students at Jackson Heights Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	78.07	99^th	574	82.8%
2019	74.07	112^th	592	81.1%
2021	68.73	148^th	587	74.8%
2022	77.21	97^th	596	83.7%
2023	73.55	116^th	584	80.1%
2024	59.57	214^th	579	63.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	168	5	0	2	10	0	185
2011	197	8	0	2	10	0	217
2012	193	4	0	6	9	0	212
2013	215	4	0	2	4	0	225
2014	208	5	0	2	11	3	229
2015	190	3	1	2	15	3	214
2016	196	3	1	4	11	8	223
2017	195	3	0	3	10	4	215
2018	201	4	0	1	9	9	224
2019	222	2	0	3	11	7	245
2020	197	2	0	2	7	9	217
2021	184	3	0	2	7	9	205
2022	191	4	0	4	5	9	213
2023	209	3	0	4	6	6	228

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	185	19.9	9.3	41.6
2011	217	19.0	11.4	44.7
2012	212	20.8	10.1	40.6
2013	225	19.5	11.5	40
2014	229	17.8	12.8	40.2
2015	214	18.0	11.8	41.6
2016	223	18.0	12.3	39
2017	215	18.9	11.3	39.5
2018	224	19.2	11.6	42.4
2019	245	20.7	11.8	44.9
2020	217	20.6	10.5	41
2021	205	20.3	10.0	37.1
2022	213	20.3	10.4	38.5
2023	228	19.2	11.8	40.4

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	185	19.9	9.3	41.6
2011	217	19.0	11.4	44.7
2012	212	20.8	10.1	40.6
2013	225	19.5	11.5	40
2014	229	17.8	12.8	40.2
2015	214	18.0	11.8	41.6
2016	223	18.0	12.3	39
2017	215	18.9	11.3	39.5
2018	224	19.2	11.6	42.4
2019	245	20.7	11.8	44.9
2020	217	20.6	10.5	41
2021	205	20.3	10.0	37.1
2022	213	20.3	10.4	38.5
2023	228	19.2	11.8	40.4

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 Heights Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$631 (6.7%)	$8,730 (93.3%)	$9,361

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 107^th of 660 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	63	36	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	63	36	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	81.5	68	13.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	81.5	68	13.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	54.5	73.9	19.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	54.5	73.9	19.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	50	69.6	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	50	69.6	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	57.1	50	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	57.1	50	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	37.1	69	31.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	37.1	69	31.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	54.3	80	25.7%
5th Grade Science (North Jackson)	54.3	80	25.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	60	39.1	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	60	39.1	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights Elementary School)	48.6	39.1	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	48.6	39.1	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	228	6.9%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	209	5.9%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	40.4%	4.5%

Schools Near Jackson Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12763 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-2244	228	19	11.8	40.4%	209 (91.7%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	64.1	205^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.6%		79.4	107^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.8%	98	71.4	30.3	56.0	40.0			49.2	71.4	0.0	48.0	28.6			36.7	72.0		72.0	$9,361	$631	$8,730
Holton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 W. 5th. St.	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 364-3251	540	36	14.8	51.7%	410 (75.9%)	2 (0.4%)	77 (14.3%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)	39.3	422^nd of 653 public elementary schools	35.4%		33.4	469^th of 660 public elementary schools	28.9%	47	30.9	45.2	30.4				34.9	44.6	30.6	22.8				32.0	41.8		41.8	$15,802	$882	$14,920
Horton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 E 16th	Horton	66439	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 486-2616	211	19	11.1	59.7%	158 (74.9%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	60.5	239^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.4%		60.6	226^th of 660 public elementary schools	65.8%	13	10.7	61.0					40.6	67.9	46.3					55.1				$14,390	$1,390	$13,000
Atchison County Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 8th Street	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 833-4420	246	20	12.3	39.0%	232 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	60.5	240^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.2%		62.7	209^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.3%	31	45.9	46.9	41.9	44.4			44.8	64.9	43.7	6.5	27.8			36.8	71.0		71.0	$13,720	$1,022	$12,698
Royal Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1st and Highland	Hoyt	66440	Jackson County	Royal Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 986-6286	363	29	12.6	54.8%	184 (50.7%)	4 (1.1%)	38 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (28.9%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.5%)	40.1	415^th of 653 public elementary schools	36.4%		47.5	349^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.1%	66	37.7	29.2					32.7	50.8	29.2					38.0				$10,974	$1,056	$9,918
Valley Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Oak Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 945-3221	284	22	12.6	42.6%	256 (90.1%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	36.1	441^st of 653 public elementary schools	32.5%		34.8	454^th of 660 public elementary schools	31.2%	13	36.4	28.0	33.3	12.0	33.3	10.7	25.6	54.5	33.3	40.0	0.0	23.3	3.6	25.1	40.0	21.4	31.0	$12,081	$914	$11,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Heights Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Heights Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Heights Elementary School are 92% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Jackson Heights Elementary School attend?

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

High : Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Is Jackson Heights Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks 205^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jackson Heights Elementary School in?

North Jackson

How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Jackson Heights Elementary School.

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