JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in PLANT CITY, FL with about 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 a public school located in Plant City, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Situated on East Gilchrist Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education to students in the area. As part of the state’s largest school district, Jackson Elementary follows the standard Florida educational curriculum, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic Plant City community, often reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding Hillsborough County region. By maintaining an official presence through the district’s website, the school provides families with essential information regarding academic programs, faculty resources, and district-wide initiatives. It stands as a neighborhood anchor dedicated to preparing elementary-aged children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 757-9341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

502 E GILCHRIST ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563-3516
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JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PLANT CITY, FL with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 514 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.7%
Black or African American
24.7%
White
18.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.