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What tradition at Jackson Elementary should never be changed?
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Enrollment
521
Elementary
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RESCUE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 063231004983
Jackson Elementary
2561 Francisco Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 · (916) 933-1828 · El Dorado County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL521 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 80% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
60 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 117 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 68 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 86 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 88 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 81 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (117) is 44% larger than its 5th grade class (81).
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
76.6%
CA avg 49.1% . +11.6pp since 2014
Math
75.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +7.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 77 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 75 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 12 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 48.4% | 28.3% | 17.6% | 5.7% |
| Math | 44.7% | 30.7% | 18.9% | 5.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 76.6% | 75.4% |
| 2023-24 | 79.0% | 76.5% |
| 2022-23 | 74.6% | 71.2% |
| 2021-22 | 76.9% | 74.4% |
| 2020-21 | 77.5% | 77.5% |
| 2018-19 | 79.3% | 70.0% |
| 2017-18 | 73.2% | 68.8% |
| 2016-17 | 77.2% | 73.8% |
| 2015-16 | 73.0% | 68.0% |
| 2014-15 | 65.0% | 68.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
76.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
72.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 77% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 73% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary's state test result (76.9% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary this school | 521 | 11.5% | 76.9% |
| Westlake Elementary Westlake Village | 512 | 11.1% | 70.6% |
| Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz | 498 | 13.9% | 68.9% |
| Loomis Basin Charter Loomis | 505 | 9.3% | 73.8% |
| Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 545 | 12.8% | 82.2% |
| Brookside Elementary Oak Park | 556 | 8.3% | 77.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jackson Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In El Dorado County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 76.9% | #359 of 5,151 | #1 of 25 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 75.4% | #406 of 5,172 ▼ 46 | #3 of 25 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.6% | #415 of 5,172 ▼ 119 | #1 of 25 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.4pp | #3,220 of 5,116 | #15 of 25 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 521 | #2,190 of 5,915 | #4 of 35 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.8:1 | #4,324 of 5,352 | #21 of 26 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.1% | #3,064 of 5,354 | #19 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.5% | #5,430 of 5,625 | #26 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.0% | #415 of 1,139 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
521
+175 (+51%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 538
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
was 21.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 521 | 21 | 24.8:1 | 12% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 496 | 21.3 | 23.3:1 | 8% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 459 | 20 | 22.9:1 | 8% (37) |
| 2020-21 | 346 | 16 | 21.6:1 | 9% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 461 | 21 | 21.9:1 | 9% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 430 | 18 | 23.9:1 | 10% (42) |
| 2010-11 | 411 | N/A | N/A | 11% (46) |
| 2000-01 | 671 | 32 | 21.0:1 | 2% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 538 | 24 | 22.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jackson Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (461 to 521); teachers unchanged (21 to 21).
About Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary operates as a mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado Hills, California. Federal data show 521 students enrolled in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25.
Jackson Elementary reports to Rescue Union Elementary, which has 7 schools and 3,542 students.
More than half of enrollment at Jackson Elementary is White: 71%. Other students are 15% Hispanic and 11% Asian. The diversity index for Jackson Elementary is 46%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Based on 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, Jackson Elementary has a ratio of 24.8:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. Income data for the school show 12% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 32% average for public schools in El Dorado County, the school's rate is lower.
Jackson Elementary holds an A- allk12 Grade, placing it above 80% of California public elementary schools.
Test results at Jackson Elementary are 4.1 points above what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (76.9% actual, 72.8% predicted).
The school is in El Dorado County, where the median household earns about $108,845 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 40% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Jackson Elementary shares El Dorado County with 68 other public schools.
Jackson Elementary's closest public school neighbor is Lakeview Elementary, about 0.9 miles away. The five-mile area around Jackson Elementary holds at least 8 other public schools. Jackson Elementary ranks 1st of 9 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 76.9% against a local average of 72.3%.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
Federal counts for Jackson Elementary: 346 students in 2020-21, 521 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. Students per teacher increased from 21.6 in 2020-21 to 24.8 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Jackson Elementary. Members of the school community can share what they know.
El Dorado County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
192,662
Census ACS
Median income
$108,845
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
34,706 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rescue Union Elementary
- Marina Village MiddleMiddle · 750 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 527 students
- Rescue ElementaryElementary · 519 students
- Pleasant Grove MiddleMiddle · 470 students
- Lake Forest ElementaryElementary · 421 students
- Green Valley ElementaryElementary · 334 students
Other schools in El Dorado Hills
- CottonwoodCombined · 3,563 students
- Clarksville CharterCombined · 2,347 students
- Oak Ridge HighHigh · 2,346 students
- John Adams Academy - El Dorado HillsCombined · 1,580 students
- Rolling Hills MiddleMiddle · 778 students
- Marina Village MiddleMiddle · 750 students
Other Jackson Elementary schools
41 other US public schools in 20 states are named Jackson Elementary. Jackson Elementary is the 6th largest of the 42.
- Jackson ElementaryRiverside, CA · 657 students
- Jackson ElementaryJackson, CA · 479 students
- Jackson ElementarySanger, CA · 374 students
- Jackson ElementaryFresno, CA · 319 students
- Jackson Elementary SchoolLawrenceville, GA · 1,430 students
Nearby schools
- Lakeview Elementary0.9 mi · 527
- Lake Forest Elementary1.1 mi · 421
- Marina Village Middle1.3 mi · 750
- Oak Ridge High1.7 mi · 2,346
- Rolling Hills Middle1.7 mi · 778
- Silva Valley Elementary2.1 mi · 416
Frequently asked questions
About Jackson ElementaryHow many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary enrolls approximately 521 students in grades KG-05.
Is Jackson Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jackson Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is approximately 24.8:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jackson Elementary?
At Jackson Elementary, the student body is approximately 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary is overseen by Rescue Union Elementary in El Dorado County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.