JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

487

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	268
Black	129
Asian	2
Two or More	17

Hispanic
268 (55.0 %)
Black
129 (26.5 %)
White
71 (14.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)757-9341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 67