Jackson Elementary

Summary:

Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving 325 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Janesville School District, which is ranked 260 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jackson Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.91% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52% for the district and state. However, the school's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 61.22% was higher than the district (59.62%) and state (54.24%) averages. Compared to nearby schools like Monroe Elementary and Harrison Elementary, Jackson Elementary generally performs worse in both English Language Arts and mathematics.

Another area of concern for Jackson Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.0% in 2018-2019 to 23.6% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While the school's English Language Learner students have performed relatively well, its Hispanic and White students have struggled, suggesting the need for more targeted support and interventions to address the unique needs of the diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 441 W Burbank Ave
       Janesville, WI  53546-3243


(608) 743-6500

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
650th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,267 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
30.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.5% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Elementary ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Janesville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (30.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 9.2, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Janesville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary is $14,267, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Janesville School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Elementary 650th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Jackson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.35 469th 712 34.1%
2007 28.30 559th 689 18.9%
2008 11.92 940th 1021 7.9%
2009 26.26 886th 1030 14.0%
2010 33.61 832nd 1045 20.4%
2011 26.29 899th 1046 14.1%
2012 17.80 935th 1045 10.5%
2013 38.07 781st 1053 25.8%
2014 32.48 854th 1061 19.5%
2015 46.33 687th 1076 36.2%
2016 62.69 392nd 1075 63.5%
2017 56.50 487th 1071 54.5%
2018 38.82 704th 1025 31.3%
2019 35.25 757th 1037 27.0%
2021 28.14 808th 1050 23.0%
2022 37.90 744th 1067 30.3%
2023 42.98 684th 1067 35.9%
2024 47.15 650th 1061 38.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.24 69th 287 76.0%
2019 67.98 55th 275 80.0%
2021 49.35 86th 222 61.3%
2022 68.69 40th 248 83.9%
2023 82.58 15th 249 94.0%
2024 58.05 84th 269 68.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.06 396th 721 45.1%
2019 30.39 540th 742 27.2%
2021 29.14 549th 746 26.4%
2022 52.23 304th 748 59.4%
2023 34.95 509th 770 33.9%
2024 39.83 472nd 790 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 374th 854 56.2%
2019 49.33 434th 874 50.3%
2021 38.66 559th 847 34.0%
2023 56.47 347th 871 60.2%
2024 53.24 396th 866 54.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.27 662nd 997 33.6%
2019 43.05 646th 1002 35.5%
2021 36.52 694th 1004 30.9%
2022 45.80 614th 1017 39.6%
2023 49.88 564th 1010 44.2%
2024 49.46 602nd 1011 40.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 690th 997 30.8%
2019 28.70 791st 1002 21.1%
2021 21.05 839th 1003 16.4%
2022 31.75 770th 1017 24.3%
2023 38.08 686th 1011 32.1%
2024 45.06 634th 1012 37.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 87th 271 67.9%
2021 14.40 269th 274 1.8%
2023 64.89 79th 290 72.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 531st 686 22.6%
2019 18.72 639th 718 11.0%
2021 20.19 612th 699 12.4%
2022 29.14 552nd 704 21.6%
2023 22.24 612th 715 14.4%
2024 33.43 540th 727 25.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Jackson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 314 11 3 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 343
1990 306 10 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 300 7 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 305 8 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1993 352 7 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 374 5 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 369 7 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 369 7 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 353 17 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 318 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 346 9 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 359 13 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 327 25 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 269 20 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 269 20 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 270 16 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 235 15 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 228 25 4 46 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 235 27 5 66 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 217 12 4 55 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 222 15 7 72 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2010 227 13 4 81 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 207 11 3 93 2 0 12 0 328
2012 196 7 3 97 0 0 14 0 317
2013 219 13 1 89 1 0 22 0 345
2014 225 8 0 101 0 0 12 0 346
2015 207 7 1 87 0 0 14 0 316
2016 202 11 2 85 0 0 12 0 312
2017 193 6 1 94 1 0 21 1 317
2018 176 10 1 100 1 0 31 0 319
2019 200 14 1 103 1 0 22 0 341
2020 212 5 5 104 1 0 22 0 349
2021 180 2 5 116 1 0 22 0 326
2022 174 7 6 101 1 0 19 0 308
2023 195 6 4 100 1 0 19 0 325

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 21.2 16.1 12.5
1990 330 19.2 17.1 12.7
1991 317 19.5 16.2 11.4
1992 328 20.5 16.0 10.4
1993 379 24.7 15.3 11.6
1994 394 23.7 16.6 11.9
1995 386 26.9 14.3 11.1
1996 386 26.9 14.3 11.1
1997 374 26.0 14.4 11
1998 328 25.3 13.0 10.7
1999 364 24.9 14.6 15.7
2000 380 27.5 13.8 17.6
2001 361 28.8 12.5 19.1
2002 307 31.1 9.9 50.2
2003 307 31.1 9.9 50.2
2004 305 28.2 10.8 43
2005 269 26.2 10.3 n/a
2006 303 26.2 11.6 n/a
2007 333 25.8 12.9 47.7
2008 288 26.9 10.7 59
2009 317 29.2 10.9 70.7
2010 325 30.3 10.7 75.4
2011 328 28.8 11.3 76.5
2012 317 29.3 10.8 83
2013 345 33.4 10.3 80.6
2014 346 33.6 10.2 82.7
2015 316 n/a n/a 72.8
2016 312 32.0 9.7 79.5
2017 317 34.8 9.0 70
2018 319 32.3 9.8 79
2019 341 32.0 10.6 82.1
2020 349 35.2 9.9 80.5
2021 326 33.0 9.8 84.4
2022 308 35.7 8.6 81.5
2023 325 35.3 9.2 81.5

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 Jackson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 21.2 16.1 12.5
1990 330 19.2 17.1 12.7
1991 317 19.5 16.2 11.4
1992 328 20.5 16.0 10.4
1993 379 24.7 15.3 11.6
1994 394 23.7 16.6 11.9
1995 386 26.9 14.3 11.1
1996 386 26.9 14.3 11.1
1997 374 26.0 14.4 11
1998 328 25.3 13.0 10.7
1999 364 24.9 14.6 15.7
2000 380 27.5 13.8 17.6
2001 361 28.8 12.5 19.1
2002 307 31.1 9.9 50.2
2003 307 31.1 9.9 50.2
2004 305 28.2 10.8 43
2005 269 26.2 10.3 n/a
2006 303 26.2 11.6 n/a
2007 333 25.8 12.9 47.7
2008 288 26.9 10.7 59
2009 317 29.2 10.9 70.7
2010 325 30.3 10.7 75.4
2011 328 28.8 11.3 76.5
2012 317 29.3 10.8 83
2013 345 33.4 10.3 80.6
2014 346 33.6 10.2 82.7
2015 316 n/a n/a 72.8
2016 312 32.0 9.7 79.5
2017 317 34.8 9.0 70
2018 319 32.3 9.8 79
2019 341 32.0 10.6 82.1
2020 349 35.2 9.9 80.5
2021 326 33.0 9.8 84.4
2022 308 35.7 8.6 81.5
2023 325 35.3 9.2 81.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $966 (6.9%) $13,008 (93.1%) $13,974
2020 $978 (6.6%) $13,786 (93.4%) $14,764
2021 $1,003 (7.0%) $13,264 (93.0%) $14,267

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 684th of 1067 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)3036.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)39.838
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)4240.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)51.552.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)4434
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)46.649.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)1629.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)3948.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Elementary)5047.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Janesville School District)58.163.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary)4441.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Janesville School District)55.658
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)30.956.1
 25.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)37.239.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)47.354.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)44.742.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341325
 4.7%
African American146
 57.1%
American Indian11
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic103100
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White200195
 2.5%
Two or More Races2219
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%81.5%
 0.6%


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Jackson Elementary ranks 650th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jackson Elementary are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Jackson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle
High : Craig High
High : Rock River Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Jackson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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