At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
524
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
92%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Jackson MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 524 students. It is part of the Lancaster SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLancaster SD
County42071
CityLancaster
ZIP17602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421314002593
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment524
White3.6%
Hispanic / Latino72.5%
Black / African American18.9%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.6%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
18.9%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.