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Jackson Elementary School

Q: Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Elementary School ranks 511 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 322 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

511^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Jackson Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Memphis, TN, serving 322 students within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Despite the district's low overall ranking, Jackson has shown a clear upward trajectory, moving from the 12th percentile statewide in 2020-2021 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026 and earning a 3-star rating.

Academically, Jackson stands out among its neighborhood peers. In 2025-2026, 49.3% of students were proficient in math—above the Tennessee state average and more than double the district average, and the highest rate among nine nearby schools. Science proficiency was also strong at 44.9%, nearly matching the state average. English Language Arts remains the key growth area, with 36% proficiency sitting close to the state's 40.6% but above the district's 24.6%. The school's overall success is especially evident when compared to nearby schools like Scenic Hills Elementary School and Treadwell Elementary School, which sit in the bottom 10 percent statewide. Wells Station Elementary School is the only nearby school with a higher overall rank, though Jackson leads in math.

One of Jackson's strongest operational signals is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.8%—far below the district's 30.2% and less than one-third of rates at nearby schools like Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary School and Douglass Elementary/Middle School. The school also delivers outstanding results for historically underserved students, ranking in the 84th–85th percentile statewide for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income subgroups. Combined with high per-pupil spending ($17,549) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7, Jackson demonstrates that strong outcomes are achievable in this part of Memphis. Its consistent improvement over the past two years makes it a compelling option for parents seeking a school that is actively moving in the right direction.

322

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,549

Per pupil spending ?

97.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108

(901) 416-4222

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.9%

African American:

12.1%

White:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2018 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2018

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg25%

Tennessee avg43%

511^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 25 pts since 2018

From bottom 25% (2018) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 120Elementary Schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools

137^th of 141Memphis-Shelby County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	511 of 1019	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.4	492 of 1009	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.0	737 of 1018	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.3	722 of 1020	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.5	774 of 1000	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.3	862 of 983	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.7	670 of 985	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.8	749 of 997	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	78.0	79 of 498	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	22.9	405 of 483	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.8	406 of 411	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.5	243 of 404	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.4	207 of 450	54.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	34 of 211	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	58.8	45 of 178	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	31 of 164	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	11 of 165	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	28.8	89 of 101	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.8	22 of 66	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	40 of 95	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	475 of 986	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.7	718 of 990	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.3	648 of 989	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.3	764 of 975	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.2	769 of 945	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.7	702 of 926	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	112 of 458	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	69.0	113 of 424	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	51.0	186 of 415	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.4	157 of 387	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	156 of 363	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.2	256 of 324	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.0	124 of 250	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	174 of 319	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	123 of 823	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	168 of 843	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	38.8	531 of 853	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.0	622 of 865	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.6	570 of 858	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.7	734 of 823	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	61.7	210 of 821	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	41.9	518 of 877	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	493 of 984	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.5	712 of 991	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.2	745 of 987	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.0	747 of 980	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.5	860 of 941	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	39.3	555 of 916	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)85th percentile+35 vs school

African American (2026)84th percentile+34 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)84th percentile+33 vs school

Hispanic (2026)76th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)50th percentile~ school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

Science45%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)							TNReady English Language Arts (2026)							TNReady Science (2026)							TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3925 Wales Ave	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4222	303	22	13.7	97.3%	14 (4.6%)	50 (16.5%)	238 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.5	511^th of 1019 public elementary schools	49.9%		49.4	492^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	51.2%	19	48.1	53.3	46.2				49.3	34.6	44.4	28.2				36.0	44.2	51.1	38.5				44.9					$17,549	$1,377	$14,678
Wells Station Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Wells Station Rd	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2172	633	50	12.6	93.8%	53 (8.4%)	62 (9.8%)	503 (79.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	61.7	351^st of 1019 public elementary schools	65.6%		58.7	370^th of 1009 public elementary schools	63.3%	19	38.0	65.0	25.6				42.6	60.6	51.3	47.7				52.7	59.2	67.1	39.5				54.7					$15,732	$1,643	$13,135
Kingsbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4055 Bayliss Ave	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-6020	513	40	12.8	97.3%	20 (3.9%)	127 (24.8%)	352 (68.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	21.4	840^th of 1019 public elementary schools	17.6%		18.5	853^rd of 1009 public elementary schools	15.5%	13	12.7	34.7	25.4				24.7	24.2	25.0	31.7				26.9	31.7	36.1	33.3				33.8					$16,156	$1,926	$13,144
Douglass Elementary/Middle School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1650 Ash St	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-5946	484	32	15.2	96.6%	1 (0.2%)	453 (93.6%)	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	4.4	1011^th of 1019 public elementary schools	0.8%		3.6	1005^th of 1009 public elementary schools	0.4%	6	7.4	< 5%	10.7	< 5%	< 5%	5.9	5.1	11.5	13.6	18.5	6.5	8.3	5.7	10.3	9.3	6.7	21.4	8.3	8.7	14.3	10.5	8.3	8.5	5.7	7.7	$16,702	$2,102	$13,241
Scenic Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Scenic Hwy	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4342	335	23	14.5	91.3%	8 (2.4%)	310 (92.5%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	8.9	948^th of 1019 public elementary schools	7.0%		12.3	917^th of 1009 public elementary schools	9.1%	31	< 5%	11.7	9.3				7.6	11.3	27.1	19.3				19.1	12.7	31.7	18.2				20.8					$16,062	$2,273	$12,729
Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3260 James Road	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 387-5050	331	19	17.8	89.8%	2 (0.6%)	310 (93.7%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	18.4	869^th of 1019 public elementary schools	14.7%		23.3	812^th of 1009 public elementary schools	19.5%	57	22.6	18.8	26.2	42.5	17.9	28.1	25.1	30.2	24.6	31.0	32.5	12.8	12.5	24.7	18.9	17.4	28.6	17.5	5.1	6.3	16.4	15.0	23.1	< 5%	14.4	$13,980	$1,030	$12,585
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1082 Berclair	Memphis	38127	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 591-7267	307	21	14.3	87.7%	6 (2.0%)	92 (30.0%)	208 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46.3	538^th of 1019 public elementary schools	47.2%		34.9	678^th of 1009 public elementary schools	32.8%	140	41.0	47.7	48.9				46.1	28.2	43.2	42.2				38.3	43.6	38.6	44.4				42.2					$17,430	$1,413	$15,651
Journey Coleman Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3210 Raleigh Millington Road	Memphis	38128	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 567-6078	0											9.2	946^th of 1019 public elementary schools	7.2%					(n/a)	< 5%	11.3	8.3	8.6	9.6	33.3	11.5	9.2	13.0	25.0	22.0	24.5	10.0	16.8	< 5%	19.7	27.8	18.6	30.8	45.2	22.5	25.4	34.6	28.6	29.4	$7,933	$1,763	$5,804
Treadwell Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3538 Given Ave	Memphis	38122	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6130	874	49	17.8	95.4%	25 (2.9%)	298 (34.1%)	531 (60.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	9	947^th of 1019 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.1	984^th of 1009 public elementary schools	2.5%	37	11.3	10.9	11.5				11.2	22.4	21.8	15.2				19.8	24.6	24.0	21.1				23.2					$13,887	$1,495	$11,431
Beacon College Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-5	5130 Raleigh Lagrange Road	Memphis	38134	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 701-6750	263	16	16.9		16 (6.1%)	150 (57.0%)	91 (34.6%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	10.2	934^th of 1019 public elementary schools	8.3%		10.4	936^th of 1009 public elementary schools	7.2%	2	6.9	16.4	17.4				13.2	24.1	21.8	17.4				21.4	20.7	25.5	26.1				23.9					$12,596	$1,375	$10,855

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 322 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White.

What district is Jackson Elementary School in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Elementary School ranks 511^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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