Jackson Elementary

Summary:

Jackson Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 240 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.7% to 82.3% over the past few years, and extremely low academic performance on the Forward Exam. In 2023-2024, only 0% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 21.43% and 22.97% for the district, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.47% to 99.58%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Auer Avenue Elementary, Clarke Street Elementary, and Keefe Avenue Elementary, also face similar challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of students from low-income families. This suggests that the issues at Jackson Elementary are not unique and may be indicative of broader systemic problems within the Milwaukee School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2121 W Hadley St
       Milwaukee, WI  53206-1620


(414) 267-5500

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1047th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,950 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson Elementary ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 93rd among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.64. (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: African American (92.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 11.6, which is the 4th best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary is $20,950, which is the 4th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Elementary 1047th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Jackson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th 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
2004 4.37 606th 633 4.3%
2005 0.76 624th 632 1.3%
2006 1.47 700th 712 1.7%
2007 5.75 654th 689 5.1%
2008 3.80 982nd 1021 3.8%
2009 8.20 969th 1030 5.9%
2010 3.64 1016th 1045 2.8%
2011 0.09 1044th 1046 0.2%
2012 0.02 1044th 1045 0.1%
2013 0.77 1052nd 1053 0.1%
2014 1.19 1059th 1061 0.2%
2015 2.23 1050th 1076 2.4%
2016 2.34 1058th 1075 1.6%
2017 3.05 1035th 1071 3.4%
2018 3.25 981st 1025 4.3%
2019 1.37 1036th 1037 0.1%
2021 3.38 1032nd 1050 1.7%
2022 1.92 1067th 1067 0.0%
2023 6.10 991st 1067 7.1%
2024 1.64 1047th 1061 1.3%
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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 12.26 715th 721 0.8%
2019 14.22 729th 742 1.8%
2021 16.42 715th 746 4.2%
2022 13.31 737th 748 1.5%
2023 28.91 573rd 770 25.6%
2024 10.19 786th 790 0.5%
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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 5.49 942nd 997 5.5%
2019 1.74 998th 1002 0.4%
2021 5.07 974th 1004 3.0%
2022 2.95 1008th 1017 0.9%
2023 6.69 947th 1010 6.2%
2024 2.54 986th 1011 2.5%
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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 2.70 974th 997 2.3%
2019 2.00 999th 1002 0.3%
2021 3.68 984th 1003 1.9%
2022 2.10 1015th 1017 0.2%
2023 6.98 939th 1011 7.1%
2024 2.36 994th 1012 1.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.48 147th 165 10.9%
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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
1988 229 385 5 10 9 n/a n/a 0 638
1989 203 387 29 17 5 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 188 356 48 17 8 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 176 356 54 28 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1992 134 366 70 28 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 89 383 78 34 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 58 392 92 36 6 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 39 411 104 20 6 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 39 411 104 20 6 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 29 443 114 15 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 28 435 121 11 3 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 16 455 120 11 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 12 455 124 10 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 10 403 116 9 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 14 429 92 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 14 429 92 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 12 347 73 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 9 307 54 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 8 266 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 9 254 26 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2008 8 248 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 9 255 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 7 254 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 8 257 3 2 0 0 0 0 270
2012 8 301 1 2 0 0 0 0 312
2013 5 311 2 3 0 0 2 0 323
2014 8 348 3 2 0 0 1 0 362
2015 3 352 1 2 0 0 0 0 358
2016 4 317 2 2 0 0 4 0 329
2017 4 297 2 3 0 0 0 0 306
2018 3 282 3 1 1 1 1 0 292
2019 1 297 2 4 1 1 2 0 308
2020 1 283 5 7 0 0 1 0 297
2021 1 233 5 6 0 0 2 0 247
2022 1 227 4 11 0 0 2 0 245
2023 2 221 4 11 0 1 1 0 240

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
1988 638 32.0 19.9 54.5
1989 641 35.0 18.3 56.3
1990 617 36.0 17.1 60.3
1991 617 38.0 16.2 84.4
1992 602 41.0 14.6 52.8
1993 586 39.1 15.0 67.6
1994 584 35.6 16.4 65.9
1995 580 33.5 17.3 65.9
1996 580 33.5 17.3 65.9
1997 605 37.0 16.4 65.6
1998 598 38.5 15.5 64.4
1999 605 40.5 14.9 73.4
2000 601 42.5 14.1 71
2001 538 43.5 12.4 69
2002 538 43.0 12.5 93.1
2003 538 43.0 12.5 93.1
2004 435 35.0 12.4 87.1
2005 371 37.0 10.0 n/a
2006 317 23.0 13.8 n/a
2007 291 20.0 14.6 96.6
2008 271 16.0 16.9 98.2
2009 276 17.9 15.4 96.4
2010 269 15.2 17.6 94.4
2011 270 18.0 15.0 98.5
2012 312 16.0 19.5 97.1
2013 323 25.9 12.4 97.5
2014 362 25.0 14.4 97.8
2015 358 n/a n/a 96.4
2016 329 20.0 16.4 88.1
2017 306 23.3 13.1 96.4
2018 292 13.0 22.4 97.6
2019 308 21.4 14.3 94.8
2020 297 20.2 14.7 96.3
2021 247 19.0 12.9 98.4
2022 245 19.8 12.3 93.5
2023 240 20.6 11.6 99.6

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
1988 638 32.0 19.9 54.5
1989 641 35.0 18.3 56.3
1990 617 36.0 17.1 60.3
1991 617 38.0 16.2 84.4
1992 602 41.0 14.6 52.8
1993 586 39.1 15.0 67.6
1994 584 35.6 16.4 65.9
1995 580 33.5 17.3 65.9
1996 580 33.5 17.3 65.9
1997 605 37.0 16.4 65.6
1998 598 38.5 15.5 64.4
1999 605 40.5 14.9 73.4
2000 601 42.5 14.1 71
2001 538 43.5 12.4 69
2002 538 43.0 12.5 93.1
2003 538 43.0 12.5 93.1
2004 435 35.0 12.4 87.1
2005 371 37.0 10.0 n/a
2006 317 23.0 13.8 n/a
2007 291 20.0 14.6 96.6
2008 271 16.0 16.9 98.2
2009 276 17.9 15.4 96.4
2010 269 15.2 17.6 94.4
2011 270 18.0 15.0 98.5
2012 312 16.0 19.5 97.1
2013 323 25.9 12.4 97.5
2014 362 25.0 14.4 97.8
2015 358 n/a n/a 96.4
2016 329 20.0 16.4 88.1
2017 306 23.3 13.1 96.4
2018 292 13.0 22.4 97.6
2019 308 21.4 14.3 94.8
2020 297 20.2 14.7 96.3
2021 247 19.0 12.9 98.4
2022 245 19.8 12.3 93.5
2023 240 20.6 11.6 99.6

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 $2,561 (15.4%) $14,085 (84.6%) $16,646
2020 $3,515 (19.7%) $14,327 (80.3%) $17,842
2021 $5,308 (25.3%) $15,642 (74.7%) $20,950

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 1036th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 991st of 1067 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)2.76.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)2.76.5
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)00
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jackson Elementary)33.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary)03.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary)05.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Elementary)2.730.3
 27.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   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 Students308240
 22.1%
African American297221
 25.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander11
White12
 100%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%99.6%
 4.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Jackson Elementary.

Jackson Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Jackson Elementary are 92% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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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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