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George A Jackson School

Summary:

George A Jackson School is an exceptional elementary school located in Jericho, New York, serving 462 students in grades K-5. It is part of the highly-ranked Jericho Union Free School District, which is ranked 36th out of 865 school districts in the state.

George A Jackson School has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in New York, with a ranking as high as 11th in 2013-2014. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in state assessments, with over 80% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade students achieved an impressive 93.81% proficiency in Math, significantly outperforming the state average of 48.93%. The school's performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students and students with low socioeconomic status is also noteworthy, ranking 5th and 33rd in the state, respectively, in recent years.

While Cantiague Elementary School and Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School, both part of the Jericho district, lag behind George A Jackson School in state assessment proficiency, the school faces competition from highly ranked schools in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and Syosset Central School District. However, George A Jackson School's consistent excellence, high spending per student, and exceptional performance across various student subgroups make it a standout educational institution in the Jericho community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 58 Maytime Dr
       Jericho, NY  11753-1202

(516) 203-3640

District: Jericho Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,228 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
86.8%
White:
8.0%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.5% Help


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Compare Details George A Jackson School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Jericho Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details George A Jackson School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jericho Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (86.8%), White (8%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George A Jackson School is 12.2. 1 elementary schools in the Jericho Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George A Jackson School is $28,228, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Jericho Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George A Jackson School:

SchoolDigger ranks George A Jackson School 50th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See George A Jackson School in the ranking list.)

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Jericho Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jericho Union Free School District 36th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George A Jackson School

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Rank History for all students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.17 17th 2206 99.2%
2007 88.88 12th 2219 99.5%
2008 88.27 10th 2227 99.6%
2009 86.32 20th 2257 99.1%
2010 91.64 22nd 2263 99.0%
2011 93.48 18th 2286 99.2%
2012 92.97 20th 2320 99.1%
2013 95.27 35th 2325 98.5%
2014 96.44 11th 2345 99.5%
2015 94.69 38th 2352 98.4%
2016 94.86 41st 2366 98.3%
2017 94.46 51st 2386 97.9%
2018 93.38 77th 2395 96.8%
2019 95.44 76th 2413 96.9%
2021 93.47 47th 2201 97.9%
2022 96.15 41st 2434 98.3%
2023 96.02 61st 2439 97.5%
2024 96.60 50th 2445 98.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.54 9th 938 99.0%
2019 80.36 53rd 860 93.8%
2021 97.51 5th 454 98.9%
2022 98.92 10th 1027 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.37 117th 1941 94.0%
2019 71.99 268th 1859 85.6%
2021 56.69 337th 1044 67.7%
2022 47.97 843rd 2031 58.5%
2023 85.54 172nd 2016 91.5%
2024 90.51 108th 2110 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.88 180th 2045 91.2%
2019 82.94 245th 2032 87.9%
2021 92.42 62nd 1678 96.3%
2022 97.50 33rd 2099 98.4%
2023 96.30 58th 2041 97.2%
2024 93.98 89th 2078 95.7%
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Rank History for Female students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.27 76th 2338 96.7%
2019 94.28 75th 2357 96.8%
2021 92.34 42nd 1955 97.9%
2022 95.83 34th 2401 98.6%
2023 94.59 80th 2403 96.7%
2024 95.66 56th 2413 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.76 76th 2340 96.8%
2019 95.02 74th 2358 96.9%
2021 92.27 47th 1961 97.6%
2022 95.06 49th 2400 98.0%
2023 95.54 56th 2400 97.7%
2024 95.98 51st 2411 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 62nd 601 89.7%
2019 81.42 63rd 548 88.5%
2021 80.48 46th 430 89.3%
2022 84.14 62nd 671 90.8%
2023 79.51 95th 605 84.3%
2024 83.58 73rd 662 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at George A Jackson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.73 76th 1408 94.6%
2021 76.59 246th 1224 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Open Quote My son is in kindergarten this year.The teachers and the school are Excellent.He loves his school and teachers and lookes forward to go to school everyday. Close Quote



Enrollment information for George A Jackson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 396 0 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 395 4 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 313 2 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 319 5 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 349 6 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 368 5 29 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 533 7 42 11 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 533 7 42 11 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 395 17 41 7 3 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 418 11 47 7 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 410 9 59 7 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2000 404 10 57 10 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 412 5 69 13 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 364 10 109 6 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 364 10 109 6 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 357 11 107 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 347 12 119 14 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 360 11 129 20 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 311 13 119 18 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 272 5 121 16 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 255 6 111 15 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 231 8 136 9 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 189 7 165 14 0 0 1 0 376
2012 189 9 164 16 0 1 0 0 379
2013 187 11 195 16 0 2 1 0 412
2014 179 10 224 16 0 0 1 0 430
2015 158 10 250 9 1 0 3 0 431
2016 125 11 290 7 2 0 3 0 438
2017 102 14 304 8 0 1 7 0 436
2018 82 9 319 10 1 1 7 0 429
2019 50 8 357 9 1 0 6 0 431
2020 51 10 425 6 1 0 12 0 505
2021 43 8 409 15 1 0 7 0 483
2022 33 6 395 11 1 0 11 0 457
2023 37 4 401 12 0 0 8 0 462

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 George A Jackson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 423 30.1 14.0 n/a
1990 421 34.9 12.0 n/a
1991 345 25.9 13.3 n/a
1992 355 29.9 11.8 n/a
1993 387 29.2 13.3 n/a
1994 409 29.1 14.1 1.2
1995 593 40.7 14.6 0.3
1996 593 40.7 14.6 0.3
1997 463 29.0 16.0 0.4
1998 484 36.6 13.2 0.4
1999 486 35.0 13.9 0.8
2000 481 37.0 13.0 1.2
2001 500 40.0 12.5 1.2
2002 489 40.8 12.0 2.5
2003 489 40.8 12.0 2.5
2004 483 n/a n/a n/a
2005 492 46.8 10.5 1
2006 520 48.0 10.8 1.3
2007 461 44.0 10.5 1.1
2008 414 42.0 9.9 1.2
2009 387 40.0 9.7 1.3
2010 384 40.0 9.6 0.8
2011 376 46.3 8.1 3.5
2012 379 43.0 8.8 4.2
2013 412 41.5 9.9 3.6
2014 430 41.0 10.4 4
2015 431 38.0 11.3 4.4
2016 438 42.0 10.4 5.5
2017 436 41.0 10.6 3.4
2018 429 41.0 10.4 3.5
2019 431 41.0 10.5 7.9
2020 505 37.8 13.3 9.9
2021 483 41.7 11.5 10.4
2022 457 35.5 12.8 10.5
2023 462 37.8 12.2 14.5

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 George A Jackson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 423 30.1 14.0 n/a
1990 421 34.9 12.0 n/a
1991 345 25.9 13.3 n/a
1992 355 29.9 11.8 n/a
1993 387 29.2 13.3 n/a
1994 409 29.1 14.1 1.2
1995 593 40.7 14.6 0.3
1996 593 40.7 14.6 0.3
1997 463 29.0 16.0 0.4
1998 484 36.6 13.2 0.4
1999 486 35.0 13.9 0.8
2000 481 37.0 13.0 1.2
2001 500 40.0 12.5 1.2
2002 489 40.8 12.0 2.5
2003 489 40.8 12.0 2.5
2004 483 n/a n/a n/a
2005 492 46.8 10.5 1
2006 520 48.0 10.8 1.3
2007 461 44.0 10.5 1.1
2008 414 42.0 9.9 1.2
2009 387 40.0 9.7 1.3
2010 384 40.0 9.6 0.8
2011 376 46.3 8.1 3.5
2012 379 43.0 8.8 4.2
2013 412 41.5 9.9 3.6
2014 430 41.0 10.4 4
2015 431 38.0 11.3 4.4
2016 438 42.0 10.4 5.5
2017 436 41.0 10.6 3.4
2018 429 41.0 10.4 3.5
2019 431 41.0 10.5 7.9
2020 505 37.8 13.3 9.9
2021 483 41.7 11.5 10.4
2022 457 35.5 12.8 10.5
2023 462 37.8 12.2 14.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201599.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.5%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201899.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%98.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%99.6%99.6%
202099.4%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George A Jackson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (1.4%) $20,063 (98.6%) $20,355
2020 $29 (0.1%) $19,866 (99.8%) $19,896
2021 $396 (1.5%) $26,792 (98.5%) $27,188
2022 $264 (1.0%) $27,524 (99.0%) $27,788
2023 $368 (1.3%) $27,860 (98.7%) $28,228

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George A Jackson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George A Jackson School)8379
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jericho Union Free School District)8277.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (George A Jackson School)8595.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Jericho Union Free School District)8692.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George A Jackson School)8691.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jericho Union Free School District)8886.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (George A Jackson School)8896.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Jericho Union Free School District)9095.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George A Jackson School)7875
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jericho Union Free School District)8274.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (George A Jackson School)8488.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Jericho Union Free School District)8889.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students431462
 7.2%
African American84
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian357401
 12.3%
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5037
 26%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%14.5%
 6.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended George A Jackson School.

Students at George A Jackson School are 87% Asian, 8% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! George A Jackson School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 50th of 2445 New York elementary schools.


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