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Jackson Elementary School

1325 Mount Paran Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327Atlanta Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
471
Students
Total enrolled
$24,033
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 68% vs nat'l
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 471 students in grades PK–05 in Atlanta, Georgia.
68% above average funding
District spends $24,033 per pupil, 68% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jackson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 471 students. The district invests $24,033 per student — 68% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Jackson Elementary School

471
Total Students
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution242 male · 229 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 59 students
Student Composition
51%
10%
24%
Asian7%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black24%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130012000137

Academic Outcomes at Jackson Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30327

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,033Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,033
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,575
Student Support$4,566
Administration$2,884
Operations$3,605
Other$2,403
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,033 spent per student, an estimated $10,647 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
69%
State government
15.6%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,033/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolMorris Brandon Elementary SchoolSara Rawson Smith Elementary SchoolWoodson Park Academy School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Willis A. Sutton Middle SchoolDavid T Howard Middle SchoolJohn Lewis Invictus AcademyRalph Bunche Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
North Atlanta High SchoolMidtown High SchoolMaynard Jackson High SchoolBenjamin E. Mays High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyFulton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAtlanta Public Schools →
Phone: (404)802-8800
NCES ID: 130012000137
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atlanta seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
North Atlanta High School
2,316 students · 09–12
● 42 opp24% FRL
High
Midtown High School
1,602 students · 09–12
19% FRL
Mid
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
1,548 students · 06–08
● 51 opp35% FRL
High
Maynard Jackson High School
1,474 students · 09–12
● 29 opp44% FRL
High
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,337 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
David T Howard Middle School
1,119 students · 06–08
● 33 opp19% FRL
High
Frederick Douglass High School
1,112 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
D. M. Therrell High School
973 students · 09–12
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1325 Mount Paran Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.