At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
45:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Jackson Charter School: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
45:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Jackson Charter School
Jackson Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 243 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 45:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (77.4%) and multiracial (9.9%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jackson Charter School
- 1How do the reported 45:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black77.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
234 reported students
Haskell STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
301 reported students
Julia Lathrop Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Conklin Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–07
372 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
374 reported students
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Public schools near Jackson Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Lane Elementary School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 623 | 1.1 mi |
| Haskell STEAM Academy Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 301 | 1.4 mi |
| C Henry Bloom Elem School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 426 | 1.4 mi |
| Maud E Johnson Elem School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 425 | 1.8 mi |
| R K Welsh Elem School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 483 | 1.9 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Rockford SD 205 | KG–05 | 523 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Charter School
What grades does Jackson Charter School serve?
Jackson Charter School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend Jackson Charter School?
Jackson Charter School reported 243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 216 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jackson Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 45:1, based on 243 students and 5.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jackson Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jackson Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Jackson Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jackson Charter School in?
Jackson Charter School is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jackson Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Constance Lane Elementary School (1.1 mi), Haskell STEAM Academy (1.4 mi), C Henry Bloom Elem School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.