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.

7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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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

2017-2018
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
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 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.