James Jackson Elementary School

7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

633

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	84
Black	503
Asian	18
Two or More	22

Black
503 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (13.3 %)
Two or More
22 (3.5 %)
Asian
18 (2.8 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(678)610-4401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 45

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Jackson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Jackson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	46.9%
Male	336	53.1%

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