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Jackson Elementary School

811 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383Duneland School Corporation →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
315
Students
Total enrolled
$15,316
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 315 students in grades KG–04 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,316 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Jackson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving grades KG–04 with 315 students. The district invests $15,316 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Jackson Elementary School

315
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution163 male · 152 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 53 students
Student Composition
84%
13%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180280000334

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,316Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,316
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,739
Student Support$2,910
Administration$1,838
Operations$2,297
Other$1,532
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,316 spent per student, an estimated $6,785 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
39%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal programs
4.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% 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
Liberty Elementary SchoolBailly Elementary SchoolNewton Yost Elementary SchoolBrummitt Elementary School
↓
Middle
Chesterton Middle SchoolWestchester Intermediate SchoolLiberty Intermediate School
↓
High School
Chesterton Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyPorter County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDuneland School Corporation →
Phone: (219)983-3680
NCES ID: 180280000334
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Valparaiso seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Duneland School Corporation
High
Chesterton Senior High School
1,981 students · 09–12
● 46 opp25% FRL
Mid
Chesterton Middle School
884 students · 07–08
● 46 opp30% FRL
Elem
Liberty Elementary School
496 students · KG–04
● 46 opp33% FRL
Mid
Westchester Intermediate School
478 students · 05–06
● 46 opp36% FRL
Elem
Bailly Elementary School
401 students · KG–04
● 46 opp38% FRL
Elem
Newton Yost Elementary School
369 students · KG–04
● 46 opp38% FRL
Elem
Brummitt Elementary School
354 students · KG–04
● 46 opp28% FRL
Mid
Liberty Intermediate School
351 students · 05–06
● 46 opp24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
811 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.