LONNIE JACKSON ACADEMY

Lonnie Jackson Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, Lonnie Jackson Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lonnie Jackson Academy is a public elementary school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving students within the Muscogee County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for future educational success. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the academy aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured instruction and a dedication to student growth.

In addition to its focus on academic achievement, Lonnie Jackson Academy prioritizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and the surrounding Columbus community to create a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere. Through various programs and initiatives, the academy strives to instill positive character traits and a sense of responsibility in its students, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to their community as they progress through their educational journey.

For more information, contact Lonnie Jackson Academy at (706) 565-3039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
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LONNIE JACKSON ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
28
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 489 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LONNIE JACKSON ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.