Jackson Elementary School

223 N John St
Jackson, NE 68743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jackson Elementary School serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School's student population of 116 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jackson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
23%
White
96%
61%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?
116 students attend Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jackson Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Elementary School?
Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Elementary School part of?
Jackson Elementary School is part of Ponca School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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