Jackson Street

120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060

www.northamptonschools.org/our-schools/jackson-street-school

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Street School, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent public elementary school within the Northampton Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the academic and social-emotional development of its students, the school offers a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic standards and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Its historic location near the heart of Northampton allows the school to maintain a close connection with the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage with the world around them.

The school is recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Jackson Street School often integrates enrichment programs, arts, and collaborative projects that prioritize student engagement. By maintaining a focus on supportive teacher-student relationships and family involvement, the school creates a nurturing educational landscape aimed at preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

291

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	45
Black	8
Asian	12
Two or More	26

White
199 (68.6 %)
Hispanic
45 (15.5 %)
Two or More
26 (9.0 %)
Asian
12 (4.1 %)
Black
8 (2.8 %)

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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1510
Website:	http://www.northamptonschools.org/our-schools/jackson-street-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 50