JAMES JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Jackson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 1,074 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 68 teachers, James Jackson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
James Jackson Elementary School is a public school located in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving students within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a sense of community for its diverse student body. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building a strong educational foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, James Jackson Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and provide extra help where needed. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school works closely with families and the surrounding Jonesboro community to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact James Jackson Elementary School at (678) 610-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
JAMES JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jonesboro, GA with about 1,074 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 1,074
- Teachers:
- 68
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,074 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- White
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 55.5%
- Male
- 44.5%
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.