At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
243
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
36%-17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
48.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Jackson Charter School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Rockford, Illinois. The school enrolls 243 students. It is part of the Rockford SD 205 district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
48.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRockford SD 205
County17201
CityRockford
ZIP61107
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173451006154
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment243
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian73.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
73.2%
Two+
8.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.