Jackson Elementary School

Summary:

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 208 students. It is part of the Central Cambria School District, which is ranked 193 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.6% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 54.8% for the Central Cambria School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school also excels in PSSA Science and English Language Arts, with 82.9% and 60.5% of students proficient or better, respectively. Additionally, the school performs well for female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 300 out of 1,488 and 349 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

However, the school's performance for white students is relatively lower, ranking 634 out of 1,229 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.98% in 2020-2021 to 41.83% in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's student population may be facing greater economic challenges over time. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $0 in 2019-2020 to $15,617 in 2020-2021, which warrants further investigation to understand the factors contributing to these variations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3704 William Penn Avenue
       Johnstown, PA  15909-4237


(814) 749-8421

District: Central Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
527th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,190 Help


Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Cambria Middle School
High:    Central Cambria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Elementary School is $11,190.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Elementary School 527th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jackson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Central Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cambria School District 193rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.57 568th 1302 56.4%
2004 51.77 747th 1308 42.9%
2005 54.86 726th 1299 44.1%
2006 62.54 659th 1545 57.3%
2007 46.99 1011th 1555 35.0%
2008 54.97 875th 1551 43.6%
2009 57.77 806th 1549 48.0%
2010 52.05 963rd 1579 39.0%
2011 63.95 673rd 1597 57.9%
2012 67.74 612th 1599 61.7%
2013 65.98 620th 1519 59.2%
2014 64.70 624th 1467 57.5%
2015 65.27 591st 1474 59.9%
2016 63.71 671st 1554 56.8%
2017 71.22 480th 1547 69.0%
2018 69.20 521st 1530 65.9%
2019 63.10 653rd 1544 57.7%
2021 67.46 482nd 1433 66.4%
2022 56.13 765th 1534 50.1%
2023 72.56 441st 1534 71.3%
2024 68.39 527th 1526 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.00 257th 1414 81.8%
2024 72.33 349th 1432 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.89 300th 1488 79.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.88 673rd 1495 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.03 529th 1236 57.2%
2024 50.88 634th 1229 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for 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 417 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 432 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 417 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 382 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 323 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 323 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 337 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 325 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 283 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 283 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 286 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 276 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 276 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 260 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2008 248 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 253 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2010 260 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 271 5 3 0 0 1 1 0 281
2012 256 2 1 1 0 0 4 0 264
2013 247 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 252
2014 232 2 1 0 0 0 8 0 243
2015 226 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 231
2016 228 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 232
2017 204 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 206
2018 216 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 219
2019 212 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 219
2020 213 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 218
2021 185 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 188
2022 190 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 197
2023 201 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 208
2024 203 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 209

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1989 432 30.0 14.4 n/a
1990 417 20.0 20.8 0
1991 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
1992 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1993 345 19.0 18.2 n/a
1994 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
1995 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1996 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1997 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1998 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1999 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2000 325 24.0 13.5 35.7
2001 312 24.0 13.0 37.5
2002 285 22.0 13.0 30.2
2003 285 22.0 13.0 30.2
2004 290 23.0 12.6 37.6
2005 279 21.1 13.2 30.8
2006 279 21.1 13.2 38.7
2007 264 20.0 13.2 38.6
2008 254 21.5 11.8 39
2009 259 23.8 10.9 38.2
2010 268 22.8 11.7 41
2011 281 23.3 12.0 42.3
2012 264 22.1 11.9 46.2
2013 252 22.1 11.3 44.8
2014 243 19.1 12.6 47.3
2015 231 19.0 12.1 44.2
2016 232 19.0 12.2 34.9
2017 206 19.4 10.6 34.5
2018 219 20.3 10.7 37
2019 219 19.3 11.3 40.6
2020 218 19.3 11.2 35.8
2021 188 17.3 10.8 33
2022 197 16.6 11.8 37.1
2023 208 15.9 13.0 41.8
2024 209 15.9 13.1 47.8

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 21.0 19.8 n/a
1989 432 30.0 14.4 n/a
1990 417 20.0 20.8 0
1991 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
1992 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1993 345 19.0 18.2 n/a
1994 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
1995 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1996 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1997 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1998 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1999 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2000 325 24.0 13.5 35.7
2001 312 24.0 13.0 37.5
2002 285 22.0 13.0 30.2
2003 285 22.0 13.0 30.2
2004 290 23.0 12.6 37.6
2005 279 21.1 13.2 30.8
2006 279 21.1 13.2 38.7
2007 264 20.0 13.2 38.6
2008 254 21.5 11.8 39
2009 259 23.8 10.9 38.2
2010 268 22.8 11.7 41
2011 281 23.3 12.0 42.3
2012 264 22.1 11.9 46.2
2013 252 22.1 11.3 44.8
2014 243 19.1 12.6 47.3
2015 231 19.0 12.1 44.2
2016 232 19.0 12.2 34.9
2017 206 19.4 10.6 34.5
2018 219 20.3 10.7 37
2019 219 19.3 11.3 40.6
2020 218 19.3 11.2 35.8
2021 188 17.3 10.8 33
2022 197 16.6 11.8 37.1
2023 208 15.9 13.0 41.8
2024 209 15.9 13.1 47.8

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $9,398 (100.0%) $9,398
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $312 (2.0%) $15,305 (98.0%) $15,617
2022 $1,535 (13.7%) $9,654 (86.3%) $11,190

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 653rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 441st of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)56.169.5
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)90.272.3
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)41.854.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jackson Elementary School)90.787.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)74.454.9
 19.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jackson Elementary School)32.352.9
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)67.864.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jackson Elementary School)44.359.4
 15.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jackson Elementary School)90.787.1
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson Elementary School)78.364.4
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students219208
 5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White212201
 5.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%41.8%
 1.2%


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

Middle : Central Cambria Middle School
High : Central Cambria High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

Jackson Elementary School ranks 527th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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

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