Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seymour-jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour-jackson Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wildcat Way: Every One, Every Day!
School Rankings
Seymour-jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour-jackson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
59%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
37%
62%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour-jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour-jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Seymour-jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Margaret R Brown Elementary School, Seymour-redding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Seymour-jackson Elementary School?
609 students attend Seymour-jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Seymour-jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seymour-jackson Elementary School?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour-jackson Elementary School offer ?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour-jackson Elementary School part of?
Seymour-jackson Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools.
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