Jackson Elementary School

Jackson Elementary School is named after Mary Jackson, NASA's first black female engineer.

Students of Jackson Elementary School enjoy outdoor education, such as tending to garden plots.

The colorful façade of Jackson Elementary School encourages fun and diversity.

Jackson Elementary School's playground sees plenty of action during recess.

Jackson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

3825 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA

Ewing Woods-Evergreen Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

490 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
55%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 33	Full Time Teachers 33
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

387:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.1%	Male 48.9%
Hispanic 41.3%	Black 23.2%
White 17.7%	Asian 12.1%
Two or more races 5.5%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

4/22/2026

Discrimination is a constant at this school from administrators if your child is not a minority. Young kindergarten Students are isolated for multiple recesses and in the class room setting for repeating behaviors learned from other students. Another student can strike and hit your child, but if you...

5.0 parent

1/12/2018

I have had two children attend Jackson Elementary. Both children had positive experiences. I feel that the teachers were top notch! The systems in place to keep parents up to date and involved in their children's education were perfect. PTA was excellent in fundraising and promoting different events...

4.0 other

3/20/2017

Kindergarten teacher was amazing, and the staff were always helpful and professional. Great school in a great community.

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Easter Lake Park

Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area

Pioneer Park

Grills
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Playground

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Bike Trails
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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50320 Ewing Woods-Evergreen

Jackson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Jackson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $261,835. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jackson Elementary School.

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