Jackson Elementary School

1001 Amos Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 | (515) 242-8415
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 345
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 345 elementary school students from grades KG-5
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Tina Jensen
  • Fax: (515) 288-1228
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 345
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 183 (53.0%)
  • Females: 162 (47.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (8.4%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 223 (64.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 252 (73.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Jackson Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black4212.2%
Asian308.7%
Hispanic11633.6%
White12135.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Jackson Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten6318.3%
1st Grade6218.0%
2nd Grade5816.8%
3rd Grade5816.8%
4th Grade5215.1%
5th Grade5215.1%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
  • Average Salary: $42,845
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Jackson Elementary School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$33,76636%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$47,83865%
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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