BENNETT SCHOOL

Bennett School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 18 teachers, Bennett School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Bennett School, located at 820 Bennett Street in Jackson, Michigan, is a public elementary school operating under the Jackson Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development within the Jackson area.

As part of the broader Jackson Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for future academic success. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and essential educational programming, Bennett School works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to the district’s mission of fostering growth and achievement for all learners.

For more information, contact Bennett School at (517) 841-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

820 BENNETT ST
JACKSON, MI 49202-3231
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BENNETT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MI with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
231
Teachers:
18.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 231 students

White
47.6%
Black or African American
26.0%
Two or more races
13.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.7%
Asian
0.9%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.