CASCADES SCHOOL
Cascades School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 254 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 17 teachers, Cascades School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Cascades School, located in Jackson, Michigan, is part of the Jackson Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment focused on foundational learning and student development. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic achievement, character growth, and preparation for students as they transition through their primary education years.
The school is situated on South Wisner Street, occupying a location that serves families in the Jackson area. By operating under the Jackson Public Schools umbrella, Cascades School benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and professional development initiatives designed to support diverse student needs. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school events can find additional information and updates through the district’s official website at http://www.jpsk12.org.
For more information, contact Cascades School at (517) 841-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49203-2864
(517) 841-3900
http://www.jpsk12.org
CASCADES SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MI with about 254 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 254
- Teachers:
- 17.12
- 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
* 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 254 students
- Black or African American
- 49.2%
- White
- 31.1%
- Two or more races
- 15.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.