Casey Elementary School

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Casey Elementary School ranks 145 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Casey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 279 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Casey Elementary School consistently outperforms the Jackson Public School District and the state of Mississippi in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.2% of 4th-grade students at Casey Elementary were proficient or better in MAAP/English Language Arts, compared to 35.6% for the district and 57.1% for the state. Similarly, in MAAP/Mathematics, 66.7% of 4th-grade students at Casey Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 27% for the district and 55% for the state. Casey Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (92.47%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 68.83% to 98.66% African American. Additionally, Casey Elementary spends $9,635 per student, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools, ranging from $8,073 to $9,354 per student, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.3, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.5 to 15.5 students per teacher.

Over the past several years, Casey Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a high of 7th out of 394 schools in the 2013-2014 school year and a low of 198th out of 381 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. This consistent high performance, along with the school's unique racial composition, funding differences, and smaller class sizes, may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and make it a standout school within the Jackson Public School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

2101 Lake Circle
Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 987-3510

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,273

Students who attend Casey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Chastain Middle School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Murrah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 250

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.0%

White:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Casey Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (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: African American (94%), White (2.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Casey Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 8^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Casey Elementary School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Casey Elementary School is $14,273, which is the 3^rd highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Casey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	83.34	47^th	394	88.1%
2009	82.94	48^th	392	87.8%
2010	86.84	37^th	403	90.8%
2011	89.83	25^th	418	94.0%
2012	95.42	10^th	414	97.6%
2013	93.54	11^th	408	97.3%
2014	93.29	7^th	394	98.2%
2015	90.83	23^rd	402	94.3%
2016	85.81	35^th	394	91.1%
2017	84.76	43^rd	406	89.4%
2018	86.30	38^th	404	90.6%
2019	80.31	65^th	397	83.6%
2021	48.50	198^th	381	48.0%
2022	66.99	123^rd	382	67.8%
2023	81.13	54^th	377	85.7%
2024	62.74	145^th	390	62.8%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Casey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	284	143	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	434
1991	278	126	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	412
1992	184	119	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	307
1993	144	122	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	268
1994	160	151	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	314
1995	141	173	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1996	141	173	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1997	145	169	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	318
1998	123	200	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1999	122	181	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	308
2000	126	191	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	324
2001	120	209	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	337
2002	91	210	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	306
2003	91	210	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	306
2004	77	176	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	257
2005	55	219	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	277
2006	50	232	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	286
2007	36	281	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	319
2008	40	318	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	360
2009	46	307	1	3	0	0	0	357
2010	53	304	0	1	0	0	1	359
2011	59	317	0	2	0	0	2	380
2012	52	332	1	2	0	0	3	390
2013	35	301	1	4	0	0	1	342
2014	35	321	2	3	0	0	6	367
2015	23	323	3	4	0	0	1	354
2016	22	350	2	5	0	0	0	379
2017	34	368	4	6	0	0	1	413
2018	34	360	2	7	0	0	0	403
2019	25	353	5	3	0	0	2	388
2020	24	360	3	3	0	0	7	397
2021	18	316	1	2	0	0	6	343
2022	17	295	1	3	0	0	6	322
2023	15	258	1	3	0	0	2	279
2024	7	235	2	4	0	0	2	250

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 Casey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	434	21.4	20.2	n/a
1991	412	21.9	18.8	n/a
1992	307	15.0	20.4	60.6
1993	268	16.2	16.5	63.4
1994	314	16.0	19.6	63.4
1995	314	16.1	19.5	64.6
1996	314	16.1	19.5	64.6
1997	318	18.3	17.4	69.8
1998	329	19.4	17.0	69.3
1999	308	19.4	15.9	77.9
2000	324	20.0	16.2	78.7
2001	337	21.5	15.7	81.3
2002	306	20.3	15.1	83
2003	306	20.3	15.1	83
2004	257	18.0	14.3	51
2005	277	20.9	13.3	38.6
2006	286	18.4	15.5	44.4
2007	319	20.1	15.9	52.7
2008	360	18.4	19.6	55.3
2009	357	17.6	20.3	53.5
2010	359	22.1	16.1	56.3
2011	380	21.2	17.9	55.8
2012	390	21.9	17.7	62.1
2013	342	21.6	15.8	59.1
2014	367	21.5	17.0	68.4
2015	354	21.0	16.8	100
2016	379	22.0	17.2	100
2017	413	21.5	19.2	100
2018	403	25.5	15.7	100
2019	388	24.5	15.7	100
2020	397	22.5	17.5	100
2021	343	22.9	14.9	100
2022	322	22.2	14.4	100
2023	279	22.5	12.3	100
2024	250	19.9	12.5	100

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 Casey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	434	21.4	20.2	n/a
1991	412	21.9	18.8	n/a
1992	307	15.0	20.4	60.6
1993	268	16.2	16.5	63.4
1994	314	16.0	19.6	63.4
1995	314	16.1	19.5	64.6
1996	314	16.1	19.5	64.6
1997	318	18.3	17.4	69.8
1998	329	19.4	17.0	69.3
1999	308	19.4	15.9	77.9
2000	324	20.0	16.2	78.7
2001	337	21.5	15.7	81.3
2002	306	20.3	15.1	83
2003	306	20.3	15.1	83
2004	257	18.0	14.3	51
2005	277	20.9	13.3	38.6
2006	286	18.4	15.5	44.4
2007	319	20.1	15.9	52.7
2008	360	18.4	19.6	55.3
2009	357	17.6	20.3	53.5
2010	359	22.1	16.1	56.3
2011	380	21.2	17.9	55.8
2012	390	21.9	17.7	62.1
2013	342	21.6	15.8	59.1
2014	367	21.5	17.0	68.4
2015	354	21.0	16.8	100
2016	379	22.0	17.2	100
2017	413	21.5	19.2	100
2018	403	25.5	15.7	100
2019	388	24.5	15.7	100
2020	397	22.5	17.5	100
2021	343	22.9	14.9	100
2022	322	22.2	14.4	100
2023	279	22.5	12.3	100
2024	250	19.9	12.5	100

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 Casey Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,902
2018	$9,636
2019	$9,584
2020	$11,464
2021	$11,576
2022	$14,272

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Casey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 54^th of 377 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Casey Elementary School)	70.6	61.6	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Casey Elementary School)	41.2	63.5	22.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Casey Elementary School)	76.6	65.5	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Casey Elementary School)	53.2	60.4	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Casey Elementary School)	72.7	75.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Casey Elementary School)	65.5	65.3	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Casey Elementary School)	72.7	85.7	13%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	279	28.1%
African American	353	258	26.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	15	40%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Casey Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Casey Elementary School	Public	K-5	2101 Lake Circle	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3510	250	20	12.5	100.0%	7 (2.8%)	235 (94.0%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	62.7	145^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.8%		81.1	54^th of 377 public elementary schools	85.7%	91	47.7	62.2	56.9	40.9	66.7	56.9	81.0	$14,273
Spann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1615 Brecon Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3532	381	28	13.5	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	292 (76.6%)	76 (19.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	24.4	309^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.8%		40.9	224^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.6%	85	50.7	39.7	32.7	37.6	25.4	34.5	54.6	$12,851
Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Public, Charter	K-4	787 E. Northside Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	569	31	18.5	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	556 (97.7%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.2	357^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.4	363^rd of 377 public elementary schools	3.7%	6	35.6	32.7		16.7	28.3			$12,179
McWillie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4851 McWillie Circle	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3709	406	27	14.7	100.0%	88 (21.7%)	285 (70.2%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	87.3	34^th of 390 public elementary schools	91.3%		90.6	19^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.0%	15	91.3	84.7	58.8	73.9	69.2	76.4	82.4	$12,376
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	341	27	12.5	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	315 (92.4%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$13,064
Mc Leod Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Sandlewood Place	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3597	363	22	16.2	100.0%	5 (1.4%)	349 (96.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$12,316
Ida B. Wells Apac School	Public	4-5	1120 Riverside Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5387	34	4	7.8	100.0%	8 (23.5%)	24 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	96.7	4^th of 390 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		86.7	93.8		86.6	81.3	100.0	$61,034
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	348	26	13.5	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	345 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Forest Avenue	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3519	290	21	13.6	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	280 (96.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30.5	275^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.5%		48.9	188^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.1%	87	42.2	38.3	40.0	33.4	29.8	55.6	62.2	$13,657
Galloway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	186 Idlewild Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5313	317	25	12.8	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	311 (98.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10.9	366^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.2%		34.9	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%	109	22.2	14.3	37.2	27.7	8.1	22.8	57.1	$12,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Casey Elementary School

What district is Casey Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

Is Casey Elementary School a good school?

Casey Elementary School ranks 145^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Casey Elementary School?

Students at Casey Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Casey Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Chastain Middle School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Murrah High School

How many students attend Casey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Casey Elementary School.

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