Jackson M Elem School

www.cps.edu

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

334

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson M Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	326
Pacific Islander	1

Black
326 (97.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
White
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-3341
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 16

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jackson M Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	34
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	40
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jackson M Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	51.2%
Male	163	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)