JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 286 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 16 teachers, Jackson Elementary School 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.

Jackson Elementary School, located at 811 N 400 E in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of a highly-rated district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation in extracurricular activities and local school events.

The school is characterized by its dedication to personalized instruction and its collaborative relationship with parents and the surrounding community. By leveraging resources within the Valparaiso area, Jackson Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong commitment to educational excellence and social-emotional learning, the school remains a staple of its local neighborhood, striving to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Jackson Elementary School at (219) 983-3680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9749
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JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valparaiso, IN with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.