Northeast Elementary School

www.jpsk12.org

481 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northeast Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Michigan, and serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northeast Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school staff works to provide a welcoming atmosphere for families, encouraging parent involvement and collaboration to help students thrive. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with the community, providing resources for parents and updates on school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives.

481

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	55
Black	128
Asian	3
Two or More	89
American Indian	2

White
204 (42.4 %)
Black
128 (26.6 %)
Two or More
89 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (11.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-2501
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 92

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 67