Summary:
In zip code 70748, there is one elementary school, Jackson Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 in Jackson, LA, with 244 students and a high rate of economic disadvantage (86% free/reduced lunch).
Jackson Elementary School is a school on a clear upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 10th percentile (0 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 35th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. This 25-percentile-point jump in just two years suggests recent changes are working. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 67% is close to the state average of 70%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% is notably lower than both the East Feliciana Parish district (15.5%) and the state (22.5%), indicating strong student engagement. However, the school struggles more in Mathematics (54% vs. 62% state) and especially Social Studies (39% vs. 55% state), with 5th grade being a particular weak point in Social Studies (29% proficiency).
Despite serving a high-poverty population, Jackson Elementary School outperforms its district in several key areas, including 5th-grade Math (60% vs. 45%) and 3rd-grade ELA (68% vs. 61%), making it a relative strength within the East Feliciana Parish system. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Performance varies by grade, with 4th graders excelling in ELA (73%) while 5th graders lag behind (58%), pointing to opportunities for targeted improvement. Overall, this is a school showing resilience and meaningful academic progress.
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