Jackson Park Elementary

Summary:

Jackson Park Elementary is a public elementary school in University City, Missouri, serving 268 students in grades K-5, with a predominantly African American student population and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Jackson Park Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 39.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1% and the University City district average of 22.4%. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri elementary schools, but its African American students perform better than the state average, ranking 26th out of 185 Missouri elementary schools. Nearby Flynn Park Elementary outperforms Jackson Park Elementary on several key metrics, highlighting the educational inequities within the University City district.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Jackson Park Elementary is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. However, the school's strengths in supporting its African American students and its relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that with targeted interventions and support, there may be opportunities for improvement. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and ensuring more equitable access to resources will be crucial in helping Jackson Park Elementary and similar schools achieve greater academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7400 Balson Ave
       University City, MO  63130-2910


(314) 290-4451

District: University City

SchoolDigger Rank:
681st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,548 Help


Students who attend Jackson Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brittany Woods
High:    University City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.0%
White:
13.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Park Elementary ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the University City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (75%), White (13.4%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Park Elementary is 10, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the University City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Park Elementary is $19,548, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the University City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jackson Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Park Elementary 681st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Jackson Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


University City:

SchoolDigger ranks University City 306th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.86 451st 1074 58.0%
2007 55.49 464th 1080 57.0%
2008 40.81 744th 1084 31.4%
2009 39.56 731st 1053 30.6%
2010 44.43 664th 1066 37.7%
2011 51.36 586th 1088 46.1%
2012 39.10 756th 1085 30.3%
2013 26.40 915th 1108 17.4%
2014 42.47 697th 1089 36.0%
2015 33.24 783rd 1058 26.0%
2016 32.67 643rd 865 25.7%
2017 10.91 955th 1032 7.5%
2018 25.87 825th 1045 21.1%
2019 20.91 881st 1052 16.3%
2021 11.40 803rd 901 10.9%
2022 31.88 631st 908 30.5%
2023 28.09 681st 898 24.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.09 496th 887 44.1%
2019 37.04 638th 907 29.7%
2021 28.46 445th 574 22.5%
2022 63.94 125th 532 76.5%
2023 57.55 208th 611 66.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jackson Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 97th 243 60.1%
2019 41.86 141st 250 43.6%
2021 20.29 146th 163 10.4%
2022 63.69 43rd 184 76.6%
2023 70.43 26th 185 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 482 482
1992 124 309 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 142 313 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 125 296 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 120 307 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 120 307 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 115 291 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 102 312 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 97 274 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 108 278 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2001 86 275 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 91 267 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 91 267 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 88 252 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 80 228 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 82 241 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 76 252 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 64 222 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 73 254 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 81 219 11 4 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 81 192 6 7 3 0 5 0 294
2012 81 280 6 14 2 0 8 0 391
2013 85 307 4 13 0 0 8 0 417
2014 71 307 1 11 0 0 8 0 398
2015 48 306 3 9 0 0 7 0 373
2016 41 296 2 9 0 0 3 0 351
2017 44 276 2 8 0 0 14 0 344
2018 41 258 3 9 0 0 15 0 326
2019 40 243 1 8 0 0 17 0 309
2020 38 216 2 10 0 0 16 0 282
2021 34 205 4 10 0 0 21 0 274
2022 30 197 2 13 0 0 13 0 255
2023 36 201 3 15 0 0 13 0 268

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 482 28.1 17.1 n/a
1992 441 26.0 16.9 20.6
1993 460 23.4 19.7 25.9
1994 424 25.5 16.6 32.1
1995 437 26.4 16.6 38.4
1996 437 26.4 16.6 38.4
1997 416 24.2 17.2 25
1998 431 23.4 18.4 29.5
1999 387 24.3 15.9 31.5
2000 401 23.7 16.9 30.7
2001 382 24.7 15.5 38.5
2002 366 25.5 14.4 36.9
2003 366 25.5 14.4 36.9
2004 347 23.7 14.6 39.5
2005 317 21.5 14.7 40.7
2006 330 22.8 14.5 49.1
2007 339 21.7 15.6 48.1
2008 299 24.0 12.5 50.2
2009 344 27.8 12.3 44.8
2010 317 24.7 12.8 51.1
2011 294 22.1 13.2 43.2
2012 391 23.0 16.9 50.4
2013 417 23.5 17.7 56.8
2014 398 24.6 16.1 65.3
2015 373 26.0 14.3 67
2016 351 24.0 14.6 62.7
2017 344 23.8 14.4 99.1
2018 326 25.3 12.8 100
2019 309 25.0 12.3 99
2020 282 24.9 11.3 98.9
2021 274 24.2 11.2 97.1
2022 255 23.6 10.8 n/a
2023 268 26.6 10.0 100

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 Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 482 28.1 17.1 n/a
1992 441 26.0 16.9 20.6
1993 460 23.4 19.7 25.9
1994 424 25.5 16.6 32.1
1995 437 26.4 16.6 38.4
1996 437 26.4 16.6 38.4
1997 416 24.2 17.2 25
1998 431 23.4 18.4 29.5
1999 387 24.3 15.9 31.5
2000 401 23.7 16.9 30.7
2001 382 24.7 15.5 38.5
2002 366 25.5 14.4 36.9
2003 366 25.5 14.4 36.9
2004 347 23.7 14.6 39.5
2005 317 21.5 14.7 40.7
2006 330 22.8 14.5 49.1
2007 339 21.7 15.6 48.1
2008 299 24.0 12.5 50.2
2009 344 27.8 12.3 44.8
2010 317 24.7 12.8 51.1
2011 294 22.1 13.2 43.2
2012 391 23.0 16.9 50.4
2013 417 23.5 17.7 56.8
2014 398 24.6 16.1 65.3
2015 373 26.0 14.3 67
2016 351 24.0 14.6 62.7
2017 344 23.8 14.4 99.1
2018 326 25.3 12.8 100
2019 309 25.0 12.3 99
2020 282 24.9 11.3 98.9
2021 274 24.2 11.2 97.1
2022 255 23.6 10.8 n/a
2023 268 26.6 10.0 100

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 Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (5.1%) $13,351 (94.9%) $14,070
2020 $1,108 (7.3%) $14,060 (92.7%) $15,168
2021 $3,003 (18.1%) $13,596 (81.9%) $16,598
2022 $2,790 (14.3%) $16,759 (85.7%) $19,548

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 881st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 898 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Park Elementary)33.939.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (University City)34.722.4
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Park Elementary)32.230.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (University City)4024.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Park Elementary)1923.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (University City)3127.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Park Elementary)24.126.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (University City)39.932.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Park Elementary)16.723
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (University City)22.123.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Park Elementary)36.628.2
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (University City)29.725.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Park Elementary)41.645.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (University City)32.332.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students309268
 13.3%
African American243201
 17.3%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4036
 10%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%100%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Park Elementary

Jackson Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Jackson Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brittany Woods
High : University City Senior High

Students at Jackson Park Elementary are 75% African American, 13% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Jackson Park 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 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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