SHARP PARK ACADEMY
Sharp Park Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 275 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, Sharp Park Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Sharp Park Academy is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Michigan, operating under the Jackson Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, the academy strives to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors within the district.
As part of the broader Jackson Public Schools community, Sharp Park Academy benefits from district-wide resources and a curriculum designed to align with state standards. The school places a high priority on community involvement, encouraging strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape in Jackson.
For more information, contact Sharp Park Academy at (517) 841-2860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49203-5058
(517) 841-2860
http://www.jpsk12.org
SHARP PARK ACADEMY is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MI with about 275 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:
- 275
- Teachers:
- 14.26
- 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 275 students
- White
- 48.0%
- Black or African American
- 30.9%
- Two or more races
- 14.5%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- 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.