JACKSON M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson M Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 346 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 21 teachers, Jackson M Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Jackson M. Elementary School is a public school located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Its mission focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development within a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is situated in a historically significant urban area and plays a vital role in its local community. Like many schools in the district, Jackson M. Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often providing extracurricular activities and resources designed to engage students outside of the classroom. Prospective families or community members interested in specific performance data, enrollment processes, or current initiatives are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school office directly for the most up-to-date information.

For more information, contact Jackson M Elem School at (773) 535-3341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620-3204
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JACKSON M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
21.1
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.