Jackson Elementary School

315 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

315

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	42
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
265 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (13.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Duneland School Corporation
Phone:	(219)983-3680
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 69