The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jackson Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School, part of the East Feliciana Parish school district, serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the small, predominantly rural town of Jackson. The school is a regular public school and draws its enrollment from the town and its surrounding area. The community itself is defined by a mix of residential life and institutional employers, including a state hospital and a state prison, and the town’s population has been stable but slightly declining over the past two decades.
The student body includes a substantial share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s enrollment is on the smaller side for an elementary school, which often allows for more personal relationships between staff and families. The student population is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material.
On the LEAP 2025 state assessments, which are Louisiana’s standardized tests for grades three through eight, Jackson Elementary’s proficiency rates were low across all tested subjects for the school year that ended in 2025. Proficient or above rates in English language arts were higher than in math, but both were at levels that many families would consider a soft spot. Science and social studies proficiency rates were even lower. These numbers represent a single year of data, so trends are not yet visible. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the specific instructional strategies and supports in place.
Because this school serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That is a direct result of the grade band; the school simply does not have students at the age when they would graduate high school. A comparison of its academic performance relative to other districts in East Feliciana Parish was not possible with the available data, as the school was the only one in the parish in the comparison set provided.
Jackson is a rural town with a low-density layout and limited pedestrian infrastructure. Louisiana Highway 10 is the main route through town, connecting residents to nearby communities. The town’s civic life is centered around historic sites and the East Feliciana Parish School Board, which operates the local schools. No major new housing developments or significant population growth were identified, and the housing market appears stable. The town’s economy is anchored by health care and public administration.
For a family, Jackson Elementary provides an elementary and middle school education in a small-town, rural setting within the East Feliciana Parish district. The school’s academic performance on state assessments is an area of clear challenge, and families considering this school would want to learn directly from the school and district about academic interventions, tutoring, or enrichment programs that are available to support student growth. The peer environment reflects the demographics of the local community. There is no high school on this campus; students would transition to a separate school for upper grades, which is typical for this grade configuration.
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