EAST JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Jackson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Jackson Community Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 476 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 29 teachers, East Jackson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
East Jackson Elementary, located on Walz Road in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the East Jackson Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining a close connection to the local community it serves.
As part of the broader East Jackson school system, the elementary school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive educational experience. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, updates, and information regarding district initiatives, ensuring that the community remains informed and engaged. Overall, East Jackson Elementary strives to be a welcoming place where children can build the essential skills and confidence necessary for their ongoing academic journey.
For more information, contact East Jackson Elementary at (517) 764-1810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49201-9614
(517) 764-1810
EAST JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MI with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- East Jackson Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 476
- Teachers:
- 29.35
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 476 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.