JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 414 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 17 teachers, Jackson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 is located in the Sunnyside area of Fresno, California, serving students within the Fresno Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills while promoting the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The campus at 3750 E. Platt Ave. serves as a focal point for the surrounding residential area, often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. Like many schools in the Fresno Unified system, Jackson Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities, intervention programs, and parent engagement opportunities aimed at creating a well-rounded educational experience. Families in the area generally rely on the school not only for academic instruction but also as a partner in preparing children for success as they transition into the secondary grade levels.

For more information, contact Jackson Elementary at (559) 457-2950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.