Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

Summary:

Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Seymour, Indiana, which is part of the Seymour Community Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly equal percentages of White and Hispanic students.

Despite the diversity, Seymour-Jackson Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 13.39% of Seymour-Jackson students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 27.66% for the district and 38.6% statewide for 3rd grade. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2% and a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 68.64%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. As a result, Seymour-Jackson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Cortland Elementary and Emerson Elementary within the same district have much higher proficiency rates and overall rankings, suggesting that the challenges at Seymour-Jackson Elementary may be unique. The school's diverse student population and high rates of economic disadvantage may be contributing factors to its academic struggles, which will need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 508 B Ave East
       Seymour, IN  47274


(812) 522-5709

District: Seymour Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
881st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,712 Help


Students who attend Seymour-Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Seymour Middle School
High:    Seymour Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
40.4%
Asian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seymour-Jackson Elementary School ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: Hispanic (54.5%), White (40.4%), Asian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is 15.8. 3 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Seymour-Jackson Elementary School employs 38.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is $8,712, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Seymour-Jackson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seymour Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Community Schools 237th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.59 928th 959 3.2%
2006 16.11 875th 961 8.9%
2007 24.44 830th 985 15.7%
2008 34.73 760th 996 23.7%
2009 39.27 708th 1003 29.4%
2010 41.37 696th 1009 31.0%
2011 30.22 819th 1025 20.1%
2012 25.56 845th 1015 16.7%
2013 40.87 729th 1035 29.6%
2014 50.43 618th 1036 40.3%
2015 26.33 840th 1040 19.2%
2016 27.91 835th 1046 20.2%
2017 15.07 911th 1033 11.8%
2018 24.06 839th 1027 18.3%
2019 24.45 825th 1031 20.0%
2021 29.17 754th 1016 25.8%
2022 29.24 749th 1020 26.6%
2023 19.88 822nd 1016 19.1%
2024 14.23 881st 1010 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 14 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 455 15 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 436 13 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 338 8 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 336 8 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 336 10 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 320 10 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 313 6 18 3 0 n/a n/a 4 344
1996 313 6 18 3 0 n/a n/a 4 344
1997 320 8 23 0 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 347 10 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 363 12 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2000 376 13 24 6 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 373 8 32 26 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 356 5 29 45 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 356 5 29 45 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 427 3 20 45 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 423 2 26 72 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 451 3 31 92 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 440 2 31 109 0 n/a n/a 30 612
2008 384 0 48 150 0 n/a n/a 23 605
2009 416 5 41 124 0 n/a n/a 21 607
2010 413 2 27 133 0 n/a n/a 30 605
2011 437 2 24 153 0 0 28 0 644
2012 385 4 26 165 0 1 36 0 617
2013 368 2 29 184 1 1 40 0 625
2014 356 5 30 222 1 1 42 0 657
2015 380 4 28 251 1 1 28 0 693
2016 338 1 27 258 1 0 25 0 650
2017 334 2 24 284 0 0 29 0 673
2018 338 4 11 271 0 0 30 0 654
2019 316 4 13 268 0 0 22 0 623
2020 308 9 15 304 0 0 18 0 654
2021 309 5 11 318 0 0 14 0 657
2022 305 7 19 315 0 0 10 0 656
2023 317 7 19 312 0 0 5 0 660
2024 249 8 17 336 0 0 7 0 617

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 Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 22.5 19.9 21.2
1989 482 23.5 20.5 18.3
1990 464 23.5 19.7 21.1
1991 357 18.6 19.1 23.5
1992 358 15.7 22.8 35.5
1993 355 18.1 19.6 38.6
1994 349 18.3 19.1 36.7
1995 344 18.2 18.9 29.1
1996 344 18.2 18.9 29.1
1997 353 20.1 17.6 33.4
1998 380 20.7 18.4 29.7
1999 397 20.5 19.4 35.5
2000 419 24.3 17.2 37.9
2001 439 26.0 16.9 36
2002 435 26.7 16.3 36.3
2003 435 26.7 16.3 36.3
2004 495 30.9 16.0 45.7
2005 523 33.5 15.6 43
2006 577 32.6 17.7 50.3
2007 612 n/a n/a 51
2008 605 34.3 17.6 54
2009 607 35.3 17.2 56.7
2010 605 35.2 17.1 59
2011 644 32.8 19.6 55.6
2012 617 31.0 19.9 64.3
2013 625 18.9 33.0 64.5
2014 657 21.0 31.2 69.4
2015 693 n/a n/a 73.3
2016 650 33.0 19.6 69.4
2017 673 33.0 20.3 72.5
2018 654 33.0 19.8 72.6
2019 623 31.0 20.0 62.6
2020 654 30.0 21.8 61.2
2021 657 29.0 22.6 60.6
2022 656 40.3 16.2 58.7
2023 660 37.6 17.5 68.6
2024 617 38.9 15.8 56.7

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 Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 22.5 19.9 21.2
1989 482 23.5 20.5 18.3
1990 464 23.5 19.7 21.1
1991 357 18.6 19.1 23.5
1992 358 15.7 22.8 35.5
1993 355 18.1 19.6 38.6
1994 349 18.3 19.1 36.7
1995 344 18.2 18.9 29.1
1996 344 18.2 18.9 29.1
1997 353 20.1 17.6 33.4
1998 380 20.7 18.4 29.7
1999 397 20.5 19.4 35.5
2000 419 24.3 17.2 37.9
2001 439 26.0 16.9 36
2002 435 26.7 16.3 36.3
2003 435 26.7 16.3 36.3
2004 495 30.9 16.0 45.7
2005 523 33.5 15.6 43
2006 577 32.6 17.7 50.3
2007 612 n/a n/a 51
2008 605 34.3 17.6 54
2009 607 35.3 17.2 56.7
2010 605 35.2 17.1 59
2011 644 32.8 19.6 55.6
2012 617 31.0 19.9 64.3
2013 625 18.9 33.0 64.5
2014 657 21.0 31.2 69.4
2015 693 n/a n/a 73.3
2016 650 33.0 19.6 69.4
2017 673 33.0 20.3 72.5
2018 654 33.0 19.8 72.6
2019 623 31.0 20.0 62.6
2020 654 30.0 21.8 61.2
2021 657 29.0 22.6 60.6
2022 656 40.3 16.2 58.7
2023 660 37.6 17.5 68.6
2024 617 38.9 15.8 56.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $656 (7.3%) $8,284 (92.7%) $8,939
2020 $610 (7.8%) $7,250 (92.2%) $7,860
2021 $485 (6.2%) $7,393 (93.8%) $7,878
2022 $878 (10.1%) $7,834 (89.9%) $8,712

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 825th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 822nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)36.712.7
 24%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)37.222.7
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)5024.6
 25.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)50.235.1
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)23.814.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)33.626.7
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)40.528.2
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)43.939.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)2518.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Science (Seymour Community Schools)32.226.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)3126
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)40.231.2
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)37.127.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)45.240
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Seymour-Jackson Elementary School)19.825
 5.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Seymour Community Schools)30.131
 0.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623660
 5.9%
African American47
 75%
American Indian00
Asian1319
 46.2%
Hispanic268312
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White316317
 0.3%
Two or More Races225
 77.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%68.6%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

Students at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Seymour-Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seymour Middle School
High : Seymour Senior High School

Seymour-Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Seymour-Jackson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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