Jackson Elementary

www.janesville.k12.wi.us/jac

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of Janesville. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Jackson Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success both within and beyond the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Janesville community, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school provides resources and updates to ensure clear communication with parents, helping to sustain an active and informed school community. With its dedication to student-centered learning, Jackson Elementary continues to play a vital role in providing quality public education within the Janesville area.

325

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	100
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
195 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
100 (30.8 %)
Two or More
19 (5.8 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)743-6500
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/jac
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 42