JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 303 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2395 SL Henry St in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a public institution serving the local community within the West Memphis School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for early childhood learning. The school operates under the broader mission of the West Memphis School District, which strives to create an equitable and high-quality learning environment for all students in the area.

The school functions as a community hub, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for middle and high school success through structured curriculum and support services. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic performance metrics, school calendar events, or enrollment procedures can access official updates and administrative contact information through the district’s website at [wmsd.net](http://wmsd.net).

For more information, contact JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 735-7303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2395 SL HENRY ST
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
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JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
303
Teachers:
24.47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 303 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.3%
White
0.7%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.