North Jackson Elementary School

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North Jackson Elementary School ranks 271 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 383 students in grades PK-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, MS. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite consistently being ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2 out of 5 star rating, North Jackson Elementary's test scores are generally higher than the Jackson Public School District average across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, North Jackson's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 49.1% compared to the district's 36.5%. However, the school's spending per student ($8,342 in 2018-2019) is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from $8,073 to $9,354 per student.

The high concentration of African American students at North Jackson Elementary, as well as the surrounding schools like Green Elementary School and Boyd Elementary School, points to a high degree of racial segregation in the Jackson Public School District. Additionally, the 100% free/reduced lunch rate at North Jackson Elementary and the surrounding schools indicates these are high-poverty communities with limited resources, which likely presents significant challenges in terms of student learning and school performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

650 N. James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

(601) 987-3528

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,418

Students who attend North Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Kirksey Middle School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Callaway High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Jackson Elementary School ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.17. (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 (97.9%), two or more races (1.5%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Jackson Elementary School is 13.7. 17 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Jackson Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Jackson Elementary School is $12,418. 26 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Jackson 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 North Jackson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	28.91	299^th	394	24.1%
2009	21.43	331^st	392	15.6%
2010	26.41	321^st	403	20.3%
2011	29.57	327^th	418	21.8%
2012	31.25	309^th	414	25.4%
2013	23.17	346^th	408	15.2%
2014	29.93	310^th	394	21.3%
2015	30.27	281^st	402	30.1%
2016	21.34	325^th	394	17.5%
2017	19.67	342^nd	406	15.8%
2018	15.89	361^st	404	10.6%
2019	25.07	306^th	397	22.9%
2021	23.31	279^th	381	26.8%
2022	18.65	319^th	382	16.5%
2023	38.57	242^nd	377	35.8%
2024	32.17	271^st	390	30.5%

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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 North Jackson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	11	626	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
1991	3	599	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	602
1992	2	500	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	503
1993	4	475	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	480
1994	2	469	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	472
1995	2	500	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	502
1996	2	500	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	502
1997	1	555	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	556
1998	1	533	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	534
1999	1	508	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	509
2000	0	499	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	499
2001	0	469	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
2002	1	499	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
2003	1	499	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
2004	5	528	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	533
2005	1	513	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
2006	3	505	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	508
2007	2	476	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	481
2008	3	488	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	492
2009	4	513	0	0	0	0	0	517
2010	5	499	0	1	0	0	3	508
2011	3	513	0	1	0	0	0	517
2012	2	495	1	0	0	0	0	498
2013	8	577	1	1	0	0	0	587
2014	6	560	1	0	0	0	2	569
2015	5	591	2	0	0	0	1	599
2016	8	599	1	0	0	1	3	612
2017	10	562	1	3	1	0	4	581
2018	8	565	1	0	2	0	3	579
2019	4	507	1	2	0	0	5	519
2020	6	484	0	1	0	0	5	496
2021	1	438	0	2	0	0	4	445
2022	1	426	0	2	0	0	3	432
2023	2	376	0	0	0	0	5	383
2024	2	322	0	0	0	0	5	329

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 North Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	637	30.5	20.8	n/a
1991	602	29.2	20.6	n/a
1992	503	23.0	21.8	61.2
1993	480	25.0	19.2	63.3
1994	472	23.3	20.3	63.3
1995	502	24.0	20.9	64.7
1996	502	24.0	20.9	64.7
1997	556	24.4	22.8	69.8
1998	534	27.6	19.3	69.3
1999	509	27.4	18.6	78
2000	499	26.5	18.8	78.6
2001	469	25.5	18.4	81
2002	500	23.1	21.6	83
2003	500	23.1	21.6	83
2004	533	24.2	22.0	78.4
2005	514	27.4	18.8	61.7
2006	508	26.4	19.2	82.3
2007	481	25.6	18.8	85.9
2008	492	26.7	18.4	86.4
2009	517	28.3	18.3	87.8
2010	508	28.3	17.9	86.6
2011	517	27.7	18.6	89.7
2012	498	30.7	16.2	91.2
2013	587	27.8	21.0	90.8
2014	569	28.8	19.7	92.4
2015	599	30.0	19.9	100
2016	612	32.0	19.1	100
2017	581	27.8	20.8	100
2018	579	27.6	20.9	100
2019	519	28.9	17.9	100
2020	496	26.5	18.6	100
2021	445	28.1	15.8	100
2022	432	25.5	16.9	100
2023	383	25.3	15.1	100
2024	329	24.0	13.7	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 North Jackson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	637	30.5	20.8	n/a
1991	602	29.2	20.6	n/a
1992	503	23.0	21.8	61.2
1993	480	25.0	19.2	63.3
1994	472	23.3	20.3	63.3
1995	502	24.0	20.9	64.7
1996	502	24.0	20.9	64.7
1997	556	24.4	22.8	69.8
1998	534	27.6	19.3	69.3
1999	509	27.4	18.6	78
2000	499	26.5	18.8	78.6
2001	469	25.5	18.4	81
2002	500	23.1	21.6	83
2003	500	23.1	21.6	83
2004	533	24.2	22.0	78.4
2005	514	27.4	18.8	61.7
2006	508	26.4	19.2	82.3
2007	481	25.6	18.8	85.9
2008	492	26.7	18.4	86.4
2009	517	28.3	18.3	87.8
2010	508	28.3	17.9	86.6
2011	517	27.7	18.6	89.7
2012	498	30.7	16.2	91.2
2013	587	27.8	21.0	90.8
2014	569	28.8	19.7	92.4
2015	599	30.0	19.9	100
2016	612	32.0	19.1	100
2017	581	27.8	20.8	100
2018	579	27.6	20.9	100
2019	519	28.9	17.9	100
2020	496	26.5	18.6	100
2021	445	28.1	15.8	100
2022	432	25.5	16.9	100
2023	383	25.3	15.1	100
2024	329	24.0	13.7	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 North Jackson Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,635
2018	$8,342
2019	$8,649
2020	$10,288
2021	$10,362
2022	$12,418

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Jackson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 242^nd of 377 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson Elementary School)	35.6	35.8	0.2%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	43.8	45.3	1.5%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	35.3	34.7	0.6%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	33	52.1	19.1%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	20	39.7	19.7%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	18.6	17.6	1%
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 (North Jackson Elementary School)	28	80.9	52.9%
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	519	383	26.2%
African American	507	376	25.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	2	50%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near North Jackson 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
North Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 N. James M. Davis Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3528	329	24	13.7	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	322 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	32.2	271^st of 390 public elementary schools	30.5%		38.6	242^nd of 377 public elementary schools	35.8%	29	49.1	50.0	33.4	31.6	60.0	23.5	58.9	$12,418
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
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
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
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
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highland Elementary	Public	3-5	330 Brame Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 853-8103	596	47	12.6	78.2%	61 (10.2%)	358 (60.1%)	139 (23.3%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	52	192^nd of 390 public elementary schools	50.8%		46.5	199^th of 377 public elementary schools	47.2%	7	59.4	48.2	50.3	55.9	47.4	55.8	64.8	$11,064
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about North Jackson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of North Jackson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Kirksey Middle School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Callaway High School

Is North Jackson Elementary School a good school?

North Jackson Elementary School ranks 271^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is North Jackson Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend North Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended North Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Jackson Elementary School?

Students at North Jackson Elementary School are 98% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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