MAHALIA JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orleans Parish school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 15 teachers, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School, located on Jackson Avenue in the historic Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating as part of the NOLA Public Schools district, the school is named in honor of the legendary gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson, who was a native of New Orleans. The school’s mission is centered on providing a rigorous and supportive academic environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing the development of the "whole child" through both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the area, reflecting the resilient spirit of New Orleans. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and community partners, Mahalia Jackson Elementary strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student population. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school works to empower its students to become confident, engaged citizens who draw inspiration from the legacy of the woman for whom their school is named.

For more information, contact Mahalia Jackson Elementary School at (504) 359-6950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.